The Social Security Administration publishes maximum benefits for ages 62, 65, 66, 67, and 70 every year, and updates ...

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Social Security's so-called "full retirement age" — the age when people can start collecting all of their earned benefits — is about to hit a new threshold, a change that will affect Americans born in ...

Data shows many retirees get more lifetime income by delaying Social Security. See why age 70 often wins in 2026, and when ...

Are you nearing retirement and considering taking Social Security? There are some key numbers to keep in mind, especially if you want to receive the highest possible monthly check. Most of us ...

For Americans of a certain age, there may be no bigger question than this. At what age should I take Social Security? At age 62? Sixty-five? Seventy? The question matters, because your monthly Social ...

Social Security benefits can be claimed as early as age 62. Waiting until full retirement age means avoiding a reduction in benefits. It’s important to take note of Social Security’s full retirement ...