You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age you do it at can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits.

Social Security recipients will learn next month how much of an increase they can expect in 2026. Next year’s Cost of Living Adjustment, or COLA, will be announced around Oct. 15 after the data from ...

Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can collect 100% of their benefits.

After a delay related to the government shutdown, the Social Security Administration announced that Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income payments will increase by 2.8% in 2026.

Social Security recipients typically learn the next year’s cost of living adjustment, or COLA, in mid-October. The ongoing government shutdown could delay that announcement, however. There are two ...

The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is like a financial lifeline for those on Social Security, ensuring that their purchasing power remains intact despite inflation. For 2026, the anticipated COLA ...

Social Security recipients may see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026, but this may not keep up with inflation. Medicare Part B premiums are expected to rise by an estimated $21.50 per month, ...

In 2026, a decades-old rule is set to push the threshold higher for when retirees can receive their full benefits. The full ...