Claiming Social Security at 62 is often dismissed as a mistake, but for some retirees, it can be a strategic decision that enhances their retirement lifestyle.

Key Points Filing for Social Security at 62 will typically result in a reduced monthly benefit for life.There are some ...

When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce, it's understandable to be drawn to the idea of claiming those ...

We take a look at how Americans’ year of birth affects their ‘full retirement age’, and how your monthly benefits go up the longer you wait to claim them.

If you're like most people, the earliest you can claim Social Security benefits is age 62. Waiting until later, though, will ...

The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it. However, ...

Retirees may see an approximate 77% increase to their Social Security benefits by waiting from age 62 to age 70 to claim ...

Simply put, if you signed up for Social Security at 62 but regret it after the fact, you can undo your filing and claim benefits again at a later age, thereby increasing them. But there’s a catch.

If so, claiming at 62 might be a smart choice. The explanation for this brings us to our next topic: financial trade-offs associated with claiming Social Security at 62 versus 67. Financial trade-offs ...

When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce, it's understandable to be drawn to the idea of claiming Social ...

Claiming Social Security early vs. waiting Social Security offers taxpayers a respectably wide range of payment options. Eligible individuals can claim as early as the age of 62, but can also wait ...

The “forgotten generation” may be at risk for forgetting some important truths about Social Security. In two short years, the oldest members of Generation X will be eligible to claim Social Security ...