The upside of waiting as long as possible to file for benefits is obvious, but there are some nuanced reasons to consider the ...

Claiming Social Security early means permanently lower monthly payments. For those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age ...

It's considerably less than the overall average, as well as less than the amount people who waited longer to claim benefits ...

The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social ...

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 ...

Nearly one in five U.S. adults say they want to retire before the age of 55, according to the data analytics company YouGov. ...

Studies agree that one age, in particular, is the least optimal for claiming Social Security retirement benefits. Collecting benefits at this age can have a significant negative financial impact on ...

If you've saved and invested and aren't counting on Social Security to cover your expenses, filing at 62 may make sense. Health issues are one of the most common reasons for earlier-than-expected ...

Increases to the full retirement age will continue eventually reaching the age of 70. Starting in 2026, the normal retirement age for Social Security benefits will increase to 67 for Americans born in ...

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 ...

If you hit your financial targets early, why not step away from work and long commutes to spend more time with friends and ...