Taking Social Security at age 62 and investing the money is gaining traction on social media, but is it a smart move? Yahoo ...

Social Security benefits go a long way for millions of retirees, lifting around 16 million adults age 65 and older out of ...

The number of Americans claiming Social Security benefits early has jumped. The need for benefits may be based on financial issues, health problems, or both. Filing for benefits early may help your ...

Filing for Social Security at 62 will result in a large reduction in your benefits. If you want to make the most of that money, it may be worth taking the hit if you can afford it. We’re bullish on ...

Let's be real here. The decision about when to claim Social Security has always been important, but in 2026, it's taking on a whole new urgency. Financial advisors are sounding the alarm about early ...

Age 62 is the soonest you can sign up for Social Security. Your benefits will be reduced permanently for an early claim. Make sure you're equipped to deal with that financial hit, or otherwise pledge ...

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 ...

Those born in 1960 face full retirement age of 67, the highest under current law. Claiming at 62 cuts monthly benefits by nearly one-third permanently versus waiting until 67. Break-even for delaying ...

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.

Joel Johnson shares how to go about an early or unexpected retirement the right way in Feb. 22's Better Money. The show tries a viral TikTok recipe for queso dip made with cottage cheese from Feel ...

See the maximum Social Security benefit at each age from 62 to 70 in 2026, how those numbers are calculated, and why many retirees may not reach them.