Claiming Social Security early means permanently lower monthly payments. For those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age ...

Social Security reaches a historic turning point in 2026 as the Full Retirement Age (FRA) hits 67 for the first time. This ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

With over a dozen credit cards and millions of credit card points racked up, Nancy Jiang condenses the complex world of card-churning for maximum rewards with minimum effort. Her work has been ...

In 2026, there are some significant changes to Social Security. Whether you’re thinking about retiring next year or just trying to plan ahead, it’s important to stay on top of the new rules affecting ...

Almost every year since the Social Security Act was passed in 1935, there have been amendments to that original law.

The full retirement age for social security is increasing in 2026. It is the last age increase as part of a 1983 congressional reform. Those born in 1960 or later will soon have to wait until they are ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

Most of us have a number in mind when it comes to retirement—whether it's scribbled in a planner or floating around somewhere between "I've had enough" and "my 401(k) says no." But what if there's ...

Key Points Full retirement age is when you can collect Social Security without a reduction. A change is happening in 2026 you ...

Congress must have heard women complaining that having to be married to some philandering jerk for 20 years to get some of his Social Security was too long. So this year, they lowered the length of ...