In 2024, the life expectancy for someone born in 1959 was 74 for men and 80.1 for women, according to a Social Security report. The report predicts continuing increases in life expectancy, which translates into even more years that beneficiaries will receive Social Security checks.

More Georgians will become eligible for Social Security benefits in 2025. But the Social Security full retirement age is increasing. Here's more.

In 2025, the annual cost-of-living adjustment will be 2.5% percent. To fill in all the blanks for you and see how old you’ll be when you can reach the full retirement age, just go to the Social Security Administration website by clicking HERE

Social Security's full retirement age (FRA) is climbing to 66 years and 10 months in 2025. It's the final stop before 2026, when FRA reaches 67 for adults born in 1960 and later. The rising FRA is just one of several Social Security changes set to take place in a few short weeks.

“FRA is 66 years and 8 months for people born in 1958 and 66 and 10 months for those born in 1959; people born May 2, 1958, through Feb. 28, 1959, will reach it in 2025. Under current law, it will settle at 67 for people born in 1960 and afterward.”

Social Security is more confusing than ever. Myths abound. Here, you’ll find a complete set of 25 facts to help you understand Social Security and its benefits.

As we step into 2025, you may be setting financial goals for the year and putting together your to-do list. While you're at it, you should also keep tabs on the Social Security changes coming this year.

Deciding when to take Social Security benefits is one of the most important questions to answer in planning your retirement strategy. Second to that is understanding what might increase-or reduce-your benefit amount.