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When it comes to collecting Social Security, “full retirement age” is a critical concept. Unfortunately, the term can be a bit misleading. Without digging under the surface, you might assume that full ...

The Claiming Age Clarity Act would change the wording on different benchmark ages to claim benefits A bipartisan bill could change the wording of Social Security's retirement age. Is it a trivial ...

Tens of millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits each year, yet many leave money on the table when they claim their retirement money. That's because most retirees claim their benefits ...

Are you nearing retirement and considering taking Social Security? There are some key numbers to keep in mind, especially if you want to receive the highest possible monthly check. Most of us ...

Your spouse is eligible to receive $2,000 in Social Security retirement benefits when they reach FRA. Your maximum Social ...

Social Security's so-called "full retirement age" — the age when people can start collecting all of their earned benefits — is about to hit a new threshold, a change that will affect Americans born in ...

Retirees who claim Social Security at age 62 receive the smallest monthly payout, while those who claim at age 70 receive the largest. Last year, about a quarter of new retired-worker beneficiaries ...

It's hard to know how much savings you'll need in retirement. The age at which you can start taking distributions is generally 59 1/2. Below that age, some people might still qualify for a hardship ...