Many Americans are heading into retirement with assumptions about Social Security that could cost them thousands of dollars ...

Social Security's rules are quietly shifting again in 2026, and this time the change is permanent. The full retirement age is reaching its final scheduled reset, and that tweak will ripple through how ...

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 ...

But part of preparing well for retirement means steering clear of dangerous myths that could lead you astray. Here are four ...

For people reaching retirement age in 2026, the earnings test limit increased from $62,160 to $65,160. The limit only applies ...

Social Security’s full retirement age rises to 67 in 2026 for anyone born in 1960 or later. Claiming Social Security before age 67 now results in permanent benefit reductions. Delayed retirement ...

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...

If you are retiring soon, you should have submitted your retirement application, usually through the Online Retirement Application (ORA) system. Retirement involves important, sometimes irreversible ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. The purpose of COLAs is to help ...

Two former Internal Revenue Service employees told 11Alive they were pushed into early retirement last year with little time ...

In most cases, delaying Social Security benefits is a smart choice for retirees. While benefits can be claimed starting at 62 ...