Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

The earliest you can claim is 62, but doing so will reduce your monthly benefit by 30% from your primary insurance amount, which is the amount you'd receive by claiming benefits at your full ...

You become eligible for Social Security at 62, but you must wait until your full retirement age (FRA) to qualify for the full ...

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true ...

When retirement planning with a spouse, you may be banking on the fact that both of you will collect your Social Security payments, thus increasing the amount of benefits you’ll collectively get. What ...

If you leave the workforce too early, you could increase the chances of outliving your savings. And if you retire too late, ...

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Social Security program will pay out around $1.6 trillion in benefits to roughly 72 million beneficiaries this year. The bulk of these ...