If you've saved and invested and aren't counting on Social Security to cover your expenses, filing at 62 may make sense.

Stepping into retirement doesn't always mean stepping away from work. People everywhere are asking themselves whether they can grab their Social Security check early while keeping their job. It's a ...

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.

Dave Ramsey recommends claiming Social Security at 62 instead of waiting until 70. Ramsey argues early claimants can invest the money and grow it into more than larger delayed benefits would provide.

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 ...

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 ...

Many workers could increase their lifetime spending power by $182,000 by delaying Social Security retirement benefits. The vast majority of retired workers depend on Social Security to some degree.

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...

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 ...

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, ...

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.