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 ...

Once you turn 62, you’re allowed to claim Social Security at any time. The reason so many people file at 62 is simple: it’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

Learn how the 2026 COLA, full retirement age, earnings test limits, and higher taxable wage base could change your monthly ...

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

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.

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%, but over time, a pattern has emerged in how the agency calculates ...

Social Security rules can be confusing for seniors, but it's important to know the basics to make informed choices.

This means that if you're turning 66 in 2026, you will not be able to claim Social Security without a reduction. That's an ...