The big Social Security change happening in 2026 is a change to the full retirement age (FRA). FRA is the age you can claim your full benefit based on average wages, without that benefit being reduced ...

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Per the Schroders 2024 U.S. Retirement Survey, 43% of pre-retirees plan to start Social Security before age 67, and only 10% ...

There's a reason 62 is a very popular age to file for Social Security. It happens to be the earliest age seniors are allowed ...

J.P. Morgan makes recommendation to Americans nearing retirement – why you should hold off on taking Social Security ...

Claiming Social Security could end up being one of the most stressful decisions you'll have to make in the context of your ...

President Trump has insisted that he is not touching Social Security, which has more than 70 million recipients. But he is touching jobs within the agency. Last month, the agency announced plans to ...

When it comes to signing up for Social Security, you have plenty of choices to look at. You can file as early as age 62, or you can delay your claim until age 70 for the maximum monthly benefit ...