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

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re ...

That’s why understanding exactly when you qualify for your full benefit is crucial. Yet, most people don’t.

For the purposes of calculating your retirement benefit, working after full retirement age is essentially the same as working before. After all, you’ll continue to pay Social Security taxes on your ...

The Social Security earnings test is used to determine if a Social Security recipient's benefit will be reduced due to their ...

However, that’s not quite old enough to receive full Social Security benefits. In 1983, Congress passed a law gradually raising the full retirement age from 65 to 67 to account for longer life ...

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

The problem is, if you work while collecting Social Security and you haven't yet reached your full retirement age, you could ...

The SSA’s final October payments went out this week, and some beneficiaries will see two deposits in October — including an ...

The maximum benefit provides more than double the average benefit. This benefit is available only to very high earners. Some retirees in 2026 will collect a very large Social Security check. Social ...

Millions of married and divorced Americans are eligible for Social Security spousal benefits — but most never claim them.