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.

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.

Retirees are eligible for Social Security at age 62, but the age at which benefits start has a profound impact on the amount ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 might reduce your benefits on a monthly basis. But an early filing won't automatically ...

If you're at least 62, claiming Social Security is an option you can look at for income. If you look at unemployment data, ...

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

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

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

If I predecease my wife, is she entitled to survivor benefits if she is younger than 62?

The Social Security Administration calculates what's known as your primary insurance amount (PIA) first. This is the benefit ...

Claiming at 62 might be your only option if you lack personal savings. You've thought about claiming Social Security at 62, but you've heard about the early claiming penalty that can shrink your ...

There's a good chance Social Security will be a big part of your retirement income picture. Three of the most common ages to claim Social Security for workers today are 62, 67, and 70. Let's ...