There was a time when I was convinced I'd claim Social Security at age 70 for the largest possible monthly payday. On a basic ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 is popular strategy because it gives recipients the most checks. At the same time, it reduces ...

You can't claim Social Security retirement benefits until you turn 62, but there's no rule saying you have to be retired to ...

After a divorce, a couple reconciles but doesn't remarry. Should they retie the knot to maximize Social Security payments?

One nice feature of Social Security is that it doesn’t lock all seniors into one specific filing age. You can claim benefits ...

There aren't many social programs in the U.S. that have had as much of a positive impact as Social Security retirement ...

Meet Janet, a 64-year-old woman who recently realized she may have made a hasty decision when she claimed Social Security at ...

Since 1961, the earliest anyone can claim Social Security retirement benefits is age 62. The downside, however, is that claiming at that age permanently reduces your monthly benefit based on how ...

Whether you're retiring in 2025 or still have decades left, it's wise to ensure you know exactly how Social Security will fit ...