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 ...

Anyone who receives Social Security retirement benefits before their full retirement age and continues to work needs to know ...

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 ...

Some states have higher average Social Security benefits than others. See how states rank, what explains the differences, and ...

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 ...

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

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

On my end, I'm glad I was willing to open my mind and think more critically about the benefits of filing for Social Security ...

The more aware you are of how spousal benefits work, the easier it is to make the most of them.