The average Social Security payout already isn't enough to comfortably retire and it's expected to be even less in a decade.

I applied for early retirement. Can I stop my Social Security benefits if I take early retirement? And can I work part-time ...

One age within the traditional claiming range -- 62 through 70 -- offers a superior probability of maximizing lifetime Social ...

Retirees born in 1960 or later no longer reach full retirement age at 65. Learn why the FRA went up, what it means for you ...

Workers who qualify for Social Security retirement benefits can choose to apply at any point between the ages of 62 and 70.

Social Security's full retirement age now reaches 67 for those born in 1960 or later. Timing your claim affects how much ...

The full retirement age (FRA) has increased gradually since 1983, after former President Ronald Reagan signed the Social Security Amendments. For those born in 1960 or later, the full retirement ...

Your decision about when to claim benefits will shape your lifetime income -- so is 62, 67, or 70 the right option?

The maximum amount a U.S. citizen can receive in retirement benefits through Social Security in 2025 varies depending on the ...

Raising the retirement age to 70 would help Social Security’s trust fund shortfall. But experts say an across-the-board ...

The first factor is the solvency of the social security system itself. SSA estimates based on current laws show that the ...