Raising the Social Security retirement age to 69 has the support of some politicians. Here's how it would affect your benefits if it happens.

The full retirement age for Social Security is set to increase in 2025, with the age for new retirees to claim and receive their full benefit rising to 66 years and 10 months.

For most people reading this (those born in 1960 or later), full retirement age for the purpose of Social Security benefits is 67 years old. So, how much does the average person g

I write a column like this one every January. But I don’t mind plagiarizing myself, because it contains a very important message for people planning to retire in 2025.

If you are claiming Social Security this year, there’s one number that you absolutely need to know before you move forward. If you don’t know it, or what it means for your claim, you could make a choice that adversely impacts the income you get for the rest of your life.

"Good things come to those who wait." You've undoubtedly heard that adage many times. It's often true. And the old saying definitely applies to anyone contemplating early retirement. Waiting to claim Social Security until your full retirement age (or,

Not many people will qualify for the maximum possible benefit, but everyone can learn from what it takes to max out Social Security.