When to claim Social Security is a difficult choice because of one thing you don't know: your future.

The earliest age you can collect Social Security retirement benefits is 62, and about a quarter of people begin payments as soon as they are eligible. “I want to take it now to get my money back,” is ...

Most commonly offered advice says you "should" wait until 70 to retire, but what if 70 (or even 67) isn't right for you?

For Americans of a certain age, there may be no bigger question than this. At what age should I take Social Security? At age 62? Sixty-five? Seventy? The question matters, because your monthly Social ...

Choosing when to claim Social Security is one of the most important decisions you make to maximize your retirement benefits. When you claim too early, you permanently lock in lower monthly benefits.

Retirees who claim Social Security at age 62 receive the smallest monthly payout based on their personal earnings history, while those who claim at age 70 receive the largest payout. In 2024, nearly ...

If you've saved and invested and aren't counting on Social Security to cover your expenses, filing at 62 may make sense. Health issues are one of the most common reasons for earlier-than-expected ...