By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility.

Thinking about claiming your Social Security benefits? You need to know your 'full retirement age,' which affects the ...

Retirees who claim Social Security at age 62 receive the smallest monthly payout, while those who claim at age 70 receive the largest. Last year, about a quarter of new retired-worker beneficiaries ...

Readers' comments poured in on the buzzy topic of when to take Social Security and whether or not to take it at 62 and invest ...

At 63, Mark Bintzler is counting down the months to a long-anticipated retirement. "We like to play golf. We like, you know, want to do all the activities. And the other thing I didn't want to do is, ...

The earliest age you can collect Social Security retirement benefits is 62, and about a quarter of people begin payments as soon as they are eligible. "I want to take it now to get my money ...

Age 62 is the earliest age to sign up for Social Security. If your full retirement age is 67, filing at 62 will mean slashing your benefits by 30% for life. If Social Security is extra money for you ...

Take your Social Security at 62. That’s the buzzy advice blowing up on TikTok and YouTube. Droves of “finfluencers,” as these social media personalities doling out financial tips are called, have been ...

I do not always agree with the advice Dave Ramsey gives on his show. Many financial situations are complex, and there is rarely a single magic solution that a professional can offer. Opinions and ...

The current taxable maximum in 2025 is $176,100. This means that workers who earned more than $176,000 in 2025 are paying Social Security taxes up to the taxable maximum; workers who earn less are ...

For many, retiring at 62 feels like winning the game early. No more alarm clocks, no more meetings, no more pretending you enjoy performance reviews. But before popping the champagne, there are some ...

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