Last year, more than 20% of newly awarded retired workers claimed Social Security as soon as possible at age 62, so they received the smallest possible benefit. Meanwhile, less than 10% of newly ...

Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can ...

When it comes to claiming Social Security, there’s a wide range of ages to choose from. The earliest age you can claim Social ...

If you file for Social Security at 62 with a full retirement age of 67, you'll slash your monthly benefits by 30% -- for life ...

Suppose you have $1 million in a Roth IRA and will receive $2,250 each month from Social Security when you become eligible for benefits. Would this be enough to allow you to retire at age 62? The ...

Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security could net you $180,000 more, yet 9 out of 10 people claim early. We explore why ...

It's a question investors have been asking themselves ever since they had the option: When should I claim Social Security ...

The full retirement age is going to be raised to 67, making it essential to work longer especially for younger cohorts ...

Discover the implications of retiring at age 63, including financial security, health care, and social security benefits.

If you’ve spent any time planning for retirement, you probably know the basics of Social Security: most people can start claiming benefits at age 62, reach “full retirement age” (FRA) between 66 and ...

Social Security's earnings-test limits also tend to increase from year to year. And 2026 is no exception. Next year, the ...

Your filing age has a huge impact on your Social Security check. The longer you wait, up to age 70, the larger your monthly benefit for the remainder of your life. To get the absolute maximum benefit ...