Some big changes are coming to Social Security in 2026 that you need to know about if you are nearing retirement. One of those key changes has to do with the full retirement age for Social Security.

Social Security changes take effect in early 2026, including a higher full retirement age, a new COLA, and increased wage ...

See what 2025 data reveals for 80-year-olds, how Social Security calculates benefits, and the key factors that can increase ...

The Social Security Administration will continue distributing disability and SSI payments, but some services are unavailable ...

It seems that deciding when to claim Social Security is complicated. I would like more information to navigate through this ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

If you were born after a certain year, you won't be able to collect Social Security benefits for several more years. Here's ...

That's because a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is happening next year. COLAs are intended to help benefits ...

While Social Security is an important source of income in retirement, most Americans lack basic knowledge of the program and could risk misusing the benefit, according to the 2025 Annual Retirement ...

You can start claiming benefits as early as age 62, but you'll receive less. If you're waiting until 65 or later, here are 6 ...

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true that waiting longer increases your benefit, your total lifetime payout ...