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 could end up paying you a pretty decent amount of money in retirement. And if you don't have much savings, those monthly benefits may constitute the bulk of your retirement income.

Social Security's trust fund is now projected to run dry in 2032, a year earlier than expected, potentially cutting benefits ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Determining when to start receiving social security benefits is a complex financial equation for a large part of the population. The dilemma lies between the minimum eligibility age, set at 62, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

A woman approaching her 62nd birthday posed a question many Americans quietly wrestle with as retirement nears: Is claiming Social Security as soon as you're eligible really a mistake? She's tired of ...