If you and your spouse are planning to leave the workforce, there's one strategy for maximizing your income for years to come ...

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

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 ...

One Social Security claiming age offers the highest probability of maximizing lifetime Social Security income.

The full retirement age for social security is increasing in 2026. It is the last age increase as part of a 1983 ...

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

Many workers could increase their lifetime spending power by $182,000 by delaying Social Security retirement benefits.

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 ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

The Social Security Administration allows you to claim retirement or spousal benefits at 62, but it considers this early ...

According to the Social Security Administration, taking your benefits as early as possible (age 62 for those born after 1960) ...

Social Security rules have some changes in store for 2026, such as tax rules and cost-of-living adjustments. Here's what ...