Waiting to claim Social Security until full retirement age (FRA) or later doesn't work for everyone.

To get the maximum Social Security benefit, you need more than a late retirement. Here's what it really takes to qualify for ...

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true that waiting longer increases your benefit, your total lifetime payout ...

Age 62 is the earliest a person can file for Social Security. Claiming benefits at that point will reduce them substantially for life. That doesn't mean filing at 62 is automatically a poor choice.

Age 62 is the earliest age to sign up for Social Security. If your full retirement age is 67, filing at 62 will mean slashing your benefits by 30% for life. If Social Security is extra money for you ...

When it comes to claiming Social Security, there’s a wide range of ages to choose from. The earliest age you can claim Social Security is 62. But if you want your monthly benefits without a reduction, ...

Retirees who claim Social Security at age 62 receive the smallest monthly payout, while those who claim at age 70 receive the largest. Last year, about a quarter of new retired-worker beneficiaries ...

Question: I claimed Social Security six months ago at 62, but I now realize that my checks are too small. What are my options? Answer: Social Security might end up becoming a very essential source of ...

The longer you wait, the bigger your Social Security check. We break it down by the most common ages at which people claim their benefits. Understanding how the average Social Security check amount ...

Once you retire, you may have a few different income streams at your disposal. Ideally, at least one of those will be personal savings you've amassed in an IRA, 401(k), or similar retirement account.