Last year, more than 20% of newly awarded retired workers claimed Social Security as soon as possible at age 62, so they received the smallest possible benefit. Meanwhile, less than 10% of newly ...

Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can ...

More specifically, it is the full retirement age that is changing in 2026. Technically, you can start claiming retirement ...

Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security could net you $180,000 more, yet 9 out of 10 people claim early. We explore why ...

Once you turn 70, you can no longer collect delayed retirement credits that boost your Social Security benefits. For this ...

If you’re in your mid-60s and still working, it may be time to start seriously planning for retirement. That doesn’t mean you need to leave work immediately, but retirement is likely on the horizon.

Waiting until age 70 to collect Social Security benefits provides the highest possible monthly payments as this is when delayed retirement credits stop accumulating. But does this strategy suit ...

You're entitled to your Social Security benefits without a reduction at full retirement age. Delaying your claim until 70 could boost your benefits for life and help make up for a lack of savings.

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Three-legged stool of retirement planning has grown a bit wobbly over the years as fewer workers can rely on a pension.