The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it. However, ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 reduces your monthly benefits for life. There's a reason 62 tends to be a popular age for claiming Social Security. Most seniors are aware that if they file ...

If so, claiming at 62 might be a smart choice. The explanation for this brings us to our next topic: financial trade-offs associated with claiming Social Security at 62 versus 67. Financial ...

Filing for Social Security early is a complex decision that depends heavily on your individual and family circumstances, ...

Here’s why this year matters: If you were born in 1959, your FRA is 66 years and 10 months. That means some people will ...

Facing potential benefit cuts and economic uncertainties, more Americans are claiming Social Security as early as age 62, ...

If you're divorced, you can often get Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record. Know the rules about when and how you can claim.

Discover how the age you retire impacts your Social Security maximum benefit—and what it could mean for your tax situation ...