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

A growing number of Americans are choosing to claim Social Security benefits earlier than planned, driven by mounting fears ...

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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 age to receive full Social Security benefits is gradually increasing, affecting millions of future retirees. This year, ...

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So let's say you decide to claim Social Security early and reduce a $2,000 monthly benefit to $1,600. That's the amount of ...

Retirees are paying the agency $100 for certified earnings records because "they're afraid of our systems going down." ...

Orman argues that claiming early often benefits the system more than the retiree. "The more of you that take it at 62, the less they have to pay you later on," she said. In other words, starting ...

Retirees are paying the agency $100 for certified earnings records because "they're afraid of our systems going down." ...

So you should plan for the worst and hope for the best. That means you need to make sure you build up a cash reserve while you wait for your first payment. All of the money you are owed will arrive ...