The best reason to claim Social Security benefits early, such as at age 62, is this: You need the money.

For most of us, that age is between 66 and 67. If you start collecting your benefits earlier (as early as 62), your checks ...

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That's why delaying Social Security means taking a risk. And you'll need to decide whether waiting is worth it. If your ...

Once upon a time, there was no mystery about Social Security’s full retirement age — everyone received their full benefit if ...

Delaying your benefit might mean a bigger check, but it’s not always the best move for your retirement strategy.

Learn how much the average person receives in Social Security at age 65 and explore strategies to maximize benefits and manage financial challenges.

You file for Social Security once you're old enough to do so. Here are three little-known Social Security rules all married ...

Callers to the SSA hear a message about the Social Security Fairness Act, intended to reduce long and frustrating wait times ...

Most people qualify for Social Security after 10 years of working and earning work credits. However, if you work for less ...

Retirement can be incredibly expensive, and most Americans need to lean on Social Security to some extent to make ends meet.

If you're eligible to suspend your benefits, you aren't required to pay anything back, as benefits are just on pause instead ...