At 62, many Americans face the pivotal decision of when to start receiving Social Security benefits. While the allure of ...

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

At 62, the average American can expect to live past 80. Based on simple longevity, you’ll reap the most total Social Security dollars in your lifetime if you wait until 70 to claim them.

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.

Filing for Social Security early is a complex decision that depends heavily on your individual and family circumstances, ...

For the first time since Social Security’s creation 90 years ago, the full retirement age is set to hit 67 years old in 2026. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.