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 ...

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

Another good reason to claim Social Security at 62 is if you're in poor health and don't expect to live a long life. Filing ...

All financial plans are important, but Social Security benefits during retirement years play a profound role in preventing elderly poverty and are paid out at an important stage in a person’s life.

A new study finds that 2 in 5 people combine work and Social Security benefits for at least some period of time as they near ...

Here are five key factors to consider when evaluating whether retiring at 62 is the right fit.

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 ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

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.

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 you can claim Social Security, and age 70 is the latest age you can receive an increase by delaying benefits. Your career earnings and when you claim Social Security are the ...