Americans born in 1960 will turn 65—but they won't reach full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security until 67.

For decades, 65 was the magic number for full retirement benefits in the U.S. However, times have changed, and so have the ...

A new retirement age rule begins in November 2025 for millions of Americans. Here's how your birth year affects your benefits ...

Since income earned above the wage base limit is not subject to Social Security payroll taxes, it's also not considered when ...

The criteria for qualifying for spousal Social Security benefits are straightforward. Divorced spouses can qualify for ...

The traditional age of 65 has long symbolized the threshold for retirement and full Social Security benefits in the United ...

Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the ...

Here’s everything you need to know about the SSA Full Retirement Age criteria and other Social Security policy changes in ...

What some lawmakers have suggested as a means of addressing Social Security's fiscal woes is pushing full retirement age back ...

If you want to get the most out of the program, there are a few steps you need to take before you sign up so you can optimize ...

The first round of Social Security direct deposits for May will be sent this week. Plus, those who receive SSI will get two ...

Survivors benefits can play a particularly crucial role in helping a senior on Social Security make ends meet after their ...