At 62, many Americans face the pivotal decision of when to claim Social Security benefits. While early claiming is tempting, understanding the financial and psychological implications is crucial. Here ...

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 month. I have $40,000 in cryptocurrency that I play around with. I have $2 ...

When planning for retirement, one of the most powerful decisions you can make is when to start drawing Social Security. While many Americans begin claiming benefits as soon as they ...

Question: I’m 62 and worried about Social Security’s future, especially given that it is projected to pay me less than I ...

If you're at least 62, claiming Social Security is an option you can look at for income. If you look at unemployment data, ...

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 ...

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

First, think about Social Security, and whether you'll need to claim benefits right away if you retire. If you were born in 1960 or later, which is the case if you're 62 now, your complete Social ...

Factoring in age J.P. Morgan’s report argues that the ideal age to claim Social Security depends largely on life expectancy. If you expect to live past 81, wait until 70. You’ll get the highest ...

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

When Tom retired in 2015 at age 62 from a career in the energy-conservation industry, he waited a year until he claimed Social Security. “I decided to get the money early. You never know what ...