More older Americans are claiming their Social Security benefits earlier, a potentially alarming trend that could ...

An early Social Security filing could mess up your retirement finances long term. If you regret your decision, it may not be too late to undo it. There are rules you have to follow if you're going ...

If you're eligible for Social ... early and regret the reduction that resulted. There are, however, a couple of related rules you'll need to be aware of. First, to undo your Social Security filing ...

But you're allowed to claim Social Security as early as age 62. Now the earlier you file for Social Security, the more of a reduction in benefits you'll face, so that a claim at age 62 will have ...

Spousal benefits could pay you up to 50% of what your spouse gets from Social Security. Filing early could leave you with a very small monthly payday until you're eligible for survivor benefits.

Social Security recipients get a choice as to when they can sign up. The earliest age to file for benefits is 62. But you're not eligible for your complete monthly benefit based on your personal ...

While payments are typically sent to those on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) on the first of the month, June will be ...

Filing for Social Security without knowing your full retirement age is a definite mistake. You might decide that you want to claim your benefits early, before full retirement age arrives.

I write a column like this one every January, but I don’t mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important message for people planning to retire in 2023. January is a critical month ...

This option could come in handy if you've claimed your benefits too early and regret the reduction that resulted. There are, however, a couple of related rules you'll need to be aware of. First, to ...