Think you know when to retire? Social Security’s ‘full retirement age’ might be misleading—here’s what it really means for your benefits.

Don't assume waiting is an option for you.

It could cost the average retiree more than you'd think.

As is always the case, putting some pencil to paper to create a clear comparison is much better than just trusting your gut.

The full retirement age (FRA) when it comes to collecting Social Security benefits has changed for 2026. The FRA is now 67 for people born in 1960 and later. The new year brings a big change for ...

If you were born in 1960, you’re turning 66 in 2026 and facing a milestone that earlier retirees didn’t encounter: a full ...

A new Social Security Administration report shows how benefits vary by age and lifetime earnings, and why higher earners ...

Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the most important financial choices many Americans will make in retirement.

Make sure these changes are on your radar.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this photo illustration, a Social Security card sits alongside checks from the U.S. Treasury on October 14, 2021 in Washington, ...