The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social Security Administration has made changes to the full retirement age (FRA).

Given that most people's FRA is now 67, it's a good idea for retirees to understand how much the average check at that age is ...

Key Points Full retirement age rises to 67 in 2026 for anyone born in 1960 or later. Claiming at 62 instead of 67 cuts benefits by 30% for life. Delaying benefits until 70 increases monthly payments ...

Your full retirement age (FRA) dictates when you become eligible for the full Social Security benefit you've earned. Claiming ...

Starting in 2026, anyone born in 1960 or later faces a new reality: full retirement age for Social Security is now 67. This ...

Few people actually claim benefits at this age.

January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching their full retirement age in 2026. The important message is that all of them ...

After a long career, many people can't wait for the day they finally cash in on their Social Security benefits — and waiting ...

The average Social Security benefit in 2026 is $2,071. You can do better by boosting your earnings and working at least 35 years. Delaying your claim until age 70 could also result in a much larger ...

Importantly, there are basically three ways to resolve Social Security's financial problems: (1) increase revenue, (2) reduce ...

When discussions about Social Security’s future arise, many assume the only options involve cutting benefits or raising taxes ...

The third round of January Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in two days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will ...