If you're laid off in your 60s, you may decide to use it as an opportunity to retire on the spot. But maybe that's not what ...

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

Should I collect Social Security at 62? Will I need to file for Medicaid at 65 and which parts? I have lifetime VA ...

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

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

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

Claiming at 62 might be your only option if you lack personal savings. You've thought about claiming Social Security at 62, ...

If she claims Social Security at 62, she’ll receive checks for 24.5 years, or 294 months. With a $1,400 monthly check, her total lifetime income, not including cost of living adjustments, works ...

Claiming benefits at age 62 means a permanent 30% reduction in monthly payments. In two short years, the oldest members of ...

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. But there’s a catch.

Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.