The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

Another good reason to claim Social Security at 62 is if you're in poor health and don't expect to live a long life. Filing ...

If you're claiming Social Security, there's nothing wrong with continuing to earn money. However, if you file for Social ...

According to the Social Security Administration, taking your benefits as early as possible (age 62 for those born after 1960) ...

Dave Ramsey says claim Social Security at 62. Other advisors say wait for higher lifetime benefits. Here's how to decide ...

There's absolutely no debate as to whether you should take Social Security. Everyone should, at some point. But when you should take Social Security is a wide-open question—one that requires a lot of ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 and investing in volatile US stocks could be a risky venture one might not be able to recover ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

At 63, Mark Bintzler is counting down the months to a long-anticipated retirement. "We like to play golf. We like, you know, want to do all the activities. And the other thing I didn't want to do is, ...

What this means is that if you're turning 70 in 2026, you should absolutely claim Social Security. Waiting won't give you ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security for most or all of their retirement income. Unfortunately, not everyone has a sufficient career earnings record to qualify for a worthwhile benefit.