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 ...

Claiming Social Security early isn't always a bad decision. In fact, it might be the right choice for you. It's no surprise ...

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 ...

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk.

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 ...

Do the reasons to take Social Security early outweigh the advantages of waiting? Maybe, but only under certain circumstances. This year, as part of the ongoing 'Peak 65', millions of Baby Boomers will ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As physicians approach retirement and contemplate a stage of life when they will not be earning a paycheck, they typically ...