Key Points Full retirement age rises to 67 in 2026 for anyone born in 1960 or later. Claiming at 62 instead of 67 cuts ...

Claiming Social Security early means permanently lower monthly payments. For those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age ...

The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social ...

Social Security's full retirement age is shifting again in 2026, and for millions of Americans that change will quietly reset ...

In 2026, there are some significant changes to Social Security. Whether you’re thinking about retiring next year or just trying to plan ahead, it’s important to stay on top of the new rules affecting ...

For many years, Social Security had allowed Americans to take their full retirement benefits at the age of 65. However, starting in 1983, Congress increased the full retirement age from 65 to 67, ...

Thinking about claiming your Social Security benefits? You need to know your 'full retirement age,' which affects the ...

January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching their ...

Imagine thinking you can retire at 67, only to find out later that "full retirement age" has crept up to 69. That possibility isn't science fiction, and it's now part of the public debate. The looming ...

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One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re ...