Many people decide to split the difference, waiting until they reach full retirement age before starting Social Security ...

Social Security benefits go a long way for millions of retirees, lifting around 16 million adults age 65 and older out of ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 cuts your benefits by up to 30% permanently.

Claiming Social Security early isn't always a bad decision. In fact, it might be the right choice for you. It's no surprise ...

Retiring at age 62 and filing for Social Security will reduce a person’s lifetime benefits by up to 30% compared to waiting until their full retirement age. However, a person with $2.5 million in a ...

Those born in 1960 face full retirement age of 67, the highest under current law. Claiming at 62 cuts monthly benefits by nearly one-third permanently versus waiting until 67. Break-even for delaying ...

Financial guru Dave Ramsey thinks it could make sense to file for benefits then. The problem is that filing at 62 reduces your benefits, and many retirees can’t afford that. Follow 24/7 Wall St. on ...

The number of Americans claiming Social Security benefits early has jumped. The need for benefits may be based on financial issues, health problems, or both. Filing for benefits early may help your ...

Age 62 is the soonest you can sign up for Social Security. Your benefits will be reduced permanently for an early claim. Make sure you're equipped to deal with that financial hit, or otherwise pledge ...

Joel Johnson shares how to go about an early or unexpected retirement the right way in Feb. 22's Better Money. The show tries a viral TikTok recipe for queso dip made with cottage cheese from Feel ...

AARP, along with the HerMoney founder and former NBC "Today" show financial editor, have an important message for American workers saving for retirement.