Turning 62 puts you at one of the most emotionally loaded crossroads in retirement planning. For the first time, Social Security is on the table, not as a general idea, but as a real, monthly check ...

'I was told that there's a benefit for the minor children of retirees receiving Social Security' "I will receive a pension through the state pension system. Does the pension affect my minor children's ...

Financial guru Dave Ramsey thinks it could make sense to file for benefits then. The problem is that filing at 62 reduces your benefits, and many retirees can’t afford that. Follow 24/7 Wall St. on ...

When it comes to Social Security, professional guidance often boils down to just one word: Delay. Processing Content The argument is simple. Delaying claiming Social Security until age 70 maximizes a ...

Dave Ramsey guides a 62-year-old who is worried about hanging up his boots amid rising living costs and market uncertainties ...

I’ve been saving up questions I’ve gotten from readers about benefits for spouses. It’s an issue I’ve covered a hundred times in this column. But the questions still keep ...

If you claim Social Security at 62, you'll slash your monthly benefits permanently. Many seniors can't afford that monthly hit. That doesn't mean filing for benefits at 62 isn't the smartest move for ...