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

I’ll be 62 in early 2026. I’m in relatively good physical shape. I collect 100% VA Disability for mental health at $4,000 per ...

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, ...

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

If you claim the benefit after 67, the check gets larger at a rate of 8% per year. The total Social Security “bonus,” between ages 62 and 70, boosts the monthly payment by about 76%, according ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 reduces your monthly benefits for life. There's a reason 62 tends to be a popular age for claiming Social Security. Most seniors are aware that if they file for ...

Here’s why this year matters: If you were born in 1959, your FRA is 66 years and 10 months. That means some people will ...

Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of ...

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.