Claiming Social Security at 62 is often dismissed as a mistake, but for some retirees, it can be a strategic decision that enhances their retirement lifestyle.

When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce, it's understandable to be drawn to the idea of claiming those ...

Key Points Filing for Social Security at 62 will typically result in a reduced monthly benefit for life.There are some ...

If you're like most people, the earliest you can claim Social Security benefits is age 62. Waiting until later, though, will ...

The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it. However, ...

Simply put, if you signed up for Social Security at 62 but regret it after the fact, you can undo your filing and claim benefits again at a later age, thereby increasing them.

In an example provided by the Social Security Administration, a typical American who claims Social Security at 62 could claim a monthly check worth $1,400. By age 70, the benefit rises to $2,480.

Retirees may see an approximate 77% increase to their Social Security benefits by waiting from age 62 to age 70 to claim ...

The most popular age for claiming Social Security is 62, the earliest age for which benefits can be received. However, the full retirement age for anyone born in 1960 or later is 67.

Question: I’m 62 and worried about Social Security’s future, especially given that it is projected to pay me less than I ...

The numbers behind Social Security say you should wait as long as possible makes sense, but there's more to the story than just the numbers.

The “forgotten generation” may be at risk for forgetting some important truths about Social Security. In two short years, the oldest members of Generation X will be eligible to claim Social Security ...