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Many retirees make costly Social Security mistakes, from claiming too early to overlooking taxes and earnings rules. Learn ...

Some states have higher average Social Security benefits than others. See how states rank, what explains the differences, and how to maximize your benefits.

Data shows many retirees get more lifetime income by delaying Social Security. See why age 70 often wins in 2026, and when ...

Key Takeaways Libya has the highest official retirement age at 70 years old.Other countries with high retirement ages include Australia, Greece, Iceland, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the ...

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Social Security spousal benefits max out at 50% of what your spouse is eligible for at their full retirement age. If that ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important message for people planning to retire in 2026. January is a critical month ...

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 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 ...