It could cost the average retiree more than you'd think.

A long-planned Social Security rule takes full effect in 2026. Learn how the shift to age 67 is catching retirees off guard ...

If you're married and your spouse plans to claim spousal benefits, they'll be eligible for up to 50% of your monthly benefit.

Full retirement age rises to 67 in 2026 for anyone born in 1960 or later. Claiming at 62 instead of 67 cuts benefits by 30% for life. Delaying benefits until 70 increases monthly payments by 24% above ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this photo illustration, a Social Security card sits alongside checks from the U.S. Treasury on October 14, 2021 in Washington, ...

Social Security is always a big topic among retirees and those getting close to retirement. So what changes should you be aware of for 2026? Here are the seven most important new things to know about ...

”I have a higher monthly pension benefit until my Full Retirement Age of 67.” ...

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true ...

Social Security is tax-free in most states, but not all. See the 8 states that tax benefits in 2026 and what retirees should ...

The full retirement age (FRA) when it comes to collecting Social Security benefits has changed for 2026. The FRA is now 67 for people born in 1960 and later. The new year brings a big change for ...