Dear Quentin, I am contemplating retiring at the end of the year. I’m married and will receive two monthly pension payments; ...

Claiming Social Security at age 62 reduces your benefit by up to 30%. When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce ...

That's a steep cut, but many seniors will be better of waiting until age 70 to claim their benefits. That's because the ...

In this case, applying at 62 is better than taking on costly debt. You may receive a smaller lifetime benefit, but the trade ...

Deciding when to start receiving Social Security benefits is crucial in retirement planning. While waiting until full ...

Starting in 2026, the full retirement age for social security will rise to 67, impacting retirement plans for millions. Early ...

Turning 62 has traditionally been the starting point for planning retirement in the United States. However, this is not ...

But the benefits you can receive at age 62 or full retirement age are dwarfed by those you could receive if you wait until 70. The discrepancy becomes especially clear if you're in line to receive the ...

The average Social Security benefits for retired workers at different ages The Social Security Administration regularly ...

The Social Security Administration will allow people who have claimed at or after reaching full retirement age to suspend these payments if they've only been collecting for 12 or fewer months.

One of the most important decisions retirees face is choosing when to start collecting Social Security benefits. Whether you ...