Claiming Social Security benefits at 62 instead of 70 can permanently reduce your monthly check. See how much retirees could lose by claiming early in 2026.

Dave Ramsey has never been shy about telling retirees to ignore conventional wisdom, and his latest guidance on Social Security is no exception. Instead of waiting for a bigger monthly check, he ...

Age 62 is the earliest you can claim benefits and 70 is the latest in order to receive a benefits increase. You would need to earn at least the wage base limit for 35 years to receive the maximum ...