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.

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 ...

The question of when to take Social Security benefits is a tricky one. The short answer is that you first become eligible to start taking benefits when you turn 62. Full retirement age is between 66 ...

Find out how much more you can collect in Social Security benefits if you wait until your full retirement age and meet your anticipated life expectancy.

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

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 ...

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 ...

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in January to help them keep up with ...