If you're planning to start claiming Social Security at 65, you've got a few important jobs to do first. Not the least of ...

The Social Security Administration assigns you a full retirement age (FRA) based on your birth year. Claiming under your FRA shrinks your checks by up to 30%. Consider your financial situation and ...

Once you retire, you’ll probably depend a lot on Social Security to cover your expenses. That’s why it’s so important to know your full retirement age, or FRA, which is the age you can claim Social ...

Full retirement age is one of the most important  Social Security rules that every current and future retiree should know.

A record number of Americans are turning 65 each year through 2027. However, that’s not quite old enough to receive full Social Security benefits. In 1983, Congress passed a law gradually raising the ...

Wanting to retire but not having enough money to do so comfortably is a common dilemma. According to the Schroders 2025 US ...

For example, let’s say that Hank’s full retirement age is 67. But he started getting reduced benefits when he was 65. That’s 24 months early, so his Social Security benefit was reduced by about 12%.

Dear Quentin, I’m thinking of retiring at 65, when my twins will be 15. I understand that each child will get the equivalent ...

Tax laws vary dramatically by state. State taxes are one of the many reasons a Social Security recipient may decide to relocate. Among the nine states that still tax benefits, the tide appears to be ...

I’m 65 and itching to retire but I only have $500K in savings. I want $2,000 in monthly income on top of my Social Security — ...

The Social Security Administration assigns you a full retirement age (FRA) based on your birth year. Claiming under your FRA shrinks your checks by up to 30%. Consider your financial situation and ...