Another good reason to claim Social Security at 62 is if you're in poor health and don't expect to live a long life. Filing ...

Social Security is about to get less forgiving for new retirees. Starting with people who first claim benefits in 2026, the ...

One neat thing about Social Security is that you can choose when to first take benefits. The earliest age to sign up is 62. And if you were born in 1960 or later, you can collect your monthly benefits ...

If you wait until full retirement age to claim Social Security, you'll get your monthly benefits without a reduction. But you ...

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You're allowed to sign up for benefits at any point as long as you're at least 62 ...

The decision to sign up for Social Security is not an easy one. The reason? The age you start getting benefits will determine ...

With over a dozen credit cards and millions of credit card points racked up, Nancy Jiang condenses the complex world of card-churning for maximum rewards with minimum effort. Her work has been ...

Question: I claimed Social Security six months ago at 62, but I now realize that my checks are too small. What are my options? Answer: Social Security might end up becoming a very essential source of ...

While this change improves security and speeds up payments, it may create challenges for older adults who rely on paper checks, in-person services or have limited online access. According to Newsweek, ...

Social Security remains a significant source of income for many retirees, and yet, I'm reminded regularly just how little most people understand about the benefits they have coming to them. Month ...

Plus, why this prolific retirement author says that Trump’s latest tax bill isn’t actually a tax win for low-income retirees. Amy Arnott: We also wanted to talk a bit about Social Security and how ...