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 ...

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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, ...

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Most financial advisers urge retirees to delay taking Social Security for as long as possible, often until 70, to maximize monthly checks. But Dave Ramsey, the radio host and personal finance author, ...

Social Security's so-called "full retirement age" — the age when people can start collecting all of their earned benefits — is about to hit a new threshold, a change that will affect Americans born in ...

More than 2 million Social Security recipients in Michigan, and millions more nationwide, are in line to receive a cost of living adjustment, or COLA, starting in January 2026, the Social Security ...

Your filing age has a huge impact on your Social Security check. The longer you wait, up to age 70, the larger your monthly benefit for the remainder of your life. To get the absolute maximum benefit ...

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 ...

Older parents can take advantage of a little-known Social Security benefit that could help them maximize total lifetime benefits, experts said. If you’re at least 62, you may be able to claim Social ...