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

There are sound reasons to take Social Security early. While many experts say it's best to wait until full retirement age to claim benefits, here are some reasons to start early.

Taking Social Security at 62 cuts benefits ~30% vs age 70. Early claim buys active years; waiting secures higher lifetime income, COLA and survivor protection.

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 ...

Because 62 is the earliest age to claim Social Security, it tends to be a popular filing age. After all, it's hard to say no ...

The Social Security Administration relies on four broad-based variables to calculate your monthly check. Ages 62, 67, and 70 are likely to be some of the most popular Social Security claiming ages ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Taking Social Security at 62 can make sense now, given ...

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 ...