Taking benefits early isn't the ideal move for everyone.

Deciding to claim Social Security at 62 is one of the most loaded financial choices you'll ever make. Millions of Americans face it every single year, and the numbers behind that decision are more ...

Kevin O'Leary and Dave Ramsey disagree on whether to take Social Security at 62. Find out whose strategy makes the most sense ...

Most commonly offered advice says you "should" wait until 70 to retire, but what if 70 (or even 67) isn't right for you?

My mother passed away last week, and I moved from Tennessee into my home in Florida, where she used to live while I served. I just retired in May. On the way down to Florida, I picked up my ...

Age 62 is the soonest you can sign up for Social Security. Your benefits will be reduced permanently for an early claim. Make sure you're equipped to deal with that financial hit, or otherwise pledge ...

Now 62, Jeff Bezos is eligible for Social Security. However, delaying benefits until 70 could boost payouts. See how claiming ...

One of the trickiest decisions retirees have to make is figuring out when to claim Social Security. There’s a lot riding on your filing age of choice. If you file for benefits prior to reaching full ...

More retirees are filing for Social Security benefits as soon as they're eligible to do so. That's even when taking this ...

The number of Americans claiming Social Security benefits early has jumped. The need for benefits may be based on financial issues, health problems, or both. Filing for benefits early may help your ...

Signing up to receive your Social Security benefits is a big deal -- and not just for you. If you're married, the extra ...

Financial guru Dave Ramsey thinks it could make sense to file for benefits then. The problem is that filing at 62 reduces your benefits, and many retirees can’t afford that. Are you ahead, or behind ...