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, ...

The age you claim Social Security can shape your lifetime income. Compare benefits at 62, full retirement age, and 70 to see ...

Think you know when to retire? Social Security’s ‘full retirement age’ might be misleading—here’s what it really means for your 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 ...

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Dear Savvy Senior: What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m turning 62 this year and trying to decide when to start taking my benefits. — ...

What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m turning 62 later this year and trying to decide when to start taking my benefits. You can sign up ...

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 ...