The upside of waiting as long as possible to file for benefits is obvious, but there are some nuanced reasons to consider the ...

I am 56, and my wife is 50. We plan to retire at age 62. We each earn $100,000 per year. We have $973,500 in Edward Jones ...

Social Security benefits crossed a symbolic milestone in January 2026, with the average monthly check reaching $2,071. The ...

The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of all seniors whose provisional income -- adjusted gross income ...

By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility.

Claiming Social Security right at 62 may seem like a safe bet for a guaranteed check, but claiming early comes with ...

To claim the maximum spousal benefit, you must apply at your FRA. You can claim as early as 62, but doing so will shrink your ...

There’s a reason it’s important to put a lot of thought into your Social Security filing decision. The age you sign up for ...

Is 62 the right age to claim Social Security? Dave Ramsey thinks so. In fact, the finance guru has made clear to callers on a ...

Financial advisers often urge clients to delay Social Security to maximize benefits, but new research suggests early claiming ...

Claiming Social Security early means permanently lower monthly payments. For those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age ...