Social Security: Why Claiming Benefits at 62 Isn't a Stupid Idea

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 ...

It's getting harder to qualify for Social Security in 2026. Here's why.

It's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. A big rule change could pose a problem for some ...

Here’s the Average Social Security Benefits of 70-Year-Olds (How Do You Compare?)

Learn how much the average retiree receives in Social Security benefits at age 70 and how you can maximize your own benefits ...
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The age that yields the biggest Social Security check

Claiming Social Security benefits at age 70 can significantly increase your monthly check, with the maximum payout reaching ...
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Top 10 Social Security blunders to sidestep

Social Security is one of the most critical financial considerations every American needs to account for in their retirement ...

How much will Social Security increase in 2026? This is the new maximum benefit you will be able to collect in 2026

The year 2026 will bring positive news for millions of retirees in the United States. It is the cost-of-living adjustment ...

5 Things Retirees Get Wrong About Social Security (#5 Hurts the Most)

Unpack Social Security myths that shrink your check, and see how taxes, timing, work rules, and spousal benefits change what ...

Here's the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit in 2026 for Ages 62, 67, and 70

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.

Social Security survivor benefits from my late husband are not enough. Can I claim more on his record?

For example, someone who claims at age 61 could get 75% of the deceased's benefit, compared to someone age 65 who could get more than 90%, according to the Social Security Administration. If you had ...