Knowing the maximum can help you get a jump start on your financial planning for the new year.

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

The full retirement age for social security is increasing in 2026.

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

The Full Retirement Age for Social Security benefits will make its final scheduled increase in 2026, impacting when many can collect full benefits ...

Lots of changes in store for Social Security recipients as more people rely on a system that's operating above capacity. Full retirement age (FRA) will increase to 66 years and 10 months next year for ...

Social Security's so-called "full retirement age" — the age when people can start collecting all of their earned benefits — is about to hit a new threshold, a change that will affect Americans born in ...

WASHINGTON — Looking to retire next year? You might want to double-check your full retirement age. In 2026, a decades-old rule is set to push the threshold higher for when retirees can receive their ...

The Social Security program will undergo important changes next month.

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...