What happens if you claim Social Security early and then change your mind? Options and consequences explained.

Change your mind about receiving Social Security? There's a window of time during which you can withdraw your claim.

Claiming Social Security Early Because of Poor Health? It May Not Be a Good Idea for This Reason.

At full retirement age, which is 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later, you're entitled to your complete monthly Social ...

February SSI check is coming early: See 2026 Social Security payment schedule

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.
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Planning to Delay Your Social Security Claim? Here's Why You May Not Be Able To.

If you hold off on claiming Social Security past full retirement age, you can boost your monthly benefits for life. A delayed Social Security claim is a good way to compensate for a small amount of ...
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4 Reasons You Could Regret Your Early Social Security Claim

You can start claiming Social Security once you turn age 62. Claiming before full retirement age is considered to be an early claim. Early claims have consequences, including potentially reducing ...