The upside of waiting as long as possible to file for benefits is obvious, but there are some nuanced reasons to consider the ...

In general, more than 20% of newly awarded retirees claim Social Security as soon as possible, which is age 62. In turn, they received the smallest possible benefit based on their personal ...

Age 62 is the soonest you can sign up for Social Security. Filing that early will reduce your monthly benefits. There are different factors to consider when deciding whether 62 is the right time to ...

Financial advisers often urge clients to delay Social Security to maximize benefits, but new research suggests early claiming ...

When you turn 62, you hit an exciting milestone. You become eligible for Social Security benefits for the first time. It may be tempting to jump into claiming these benefits right away so you can ...

Older Americans can choose when to sign up for Social Security. Age 62 is the earliest age to file and results in reduced benefits. Dave Ramsey thinks claiming benefits at 62 makes sense for one big ...

There's a reason so many Americans look forward to turning 62 -- it's the earliest age you can sign up for Social Security. And while filing for benefits at 62 will reduce them in the process, after ...

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know when you’re planning the unplannable. Blair Barondes and his wife, Janet ...

Age 62 is the soonest you can sign up for Social Security. Claiming benefits early will reduce them on a monthly basis for life. That doesn't automatically make claiming Social Security at 62 a poor ...