An additional 276,000 people filed for Social Security benefits so far this fiscal year, up 13% from a year ago. Anxiety ...

With a significant rise in Social Security applications, retirees face financial decisions influenced by legislation and economic concerns in today's climate.

However, you’re allowed to claim Social Security once you turn 62. And the further away from FRA you are, the more of a hit to your benefits an early filing will cause. For example, if you claim ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 will reduce your monthly benefits for life. You might actually come out a winner financially by filing early. There are different things getting the money early ...

You can file a claim as early as age 62, or delay your filing up until age 70 for a boosted monthly payday. In fact, there's ...

If you and your spouse don't have a lot of money socked away, it may not be the best idea for either of you to file for Social Security early. And if you're both in good health and expect to live ...

But what if you file for Social Security early and regret your decision afterward? It can easily happen, and you should know that you're not necessarily out of luck when it does. Social Security ...

Claiming Social ... Security at 62 Claiming Social Security at 62 means more years of benefits. This is why it remains one of the most popular ages to apply. Seniors who wish to retire in their ...

Frank was collecting his Social Security benefit of $3,000 a month. Julie was about to file for her benefits of $3,000 (adjusted for early filing). Instead of filing on her own record, Julie uses ...

The general convention with Social Security is that if you live an average lifespan, you'll break even regardless of when you file for benefits. An early claim will be compensated for via more ...