Another good reason to claim Social Security at 62 is if you're in poor health and don't expect to live a long life. Filing ...

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits are now confronted with a troubling reality: the Social Security Administration (SSA) is actively pursuing the recovery of billions in ...

Most people will claim Social Security between the ages of 62 and 70. Your benefit will increase the longer you wait to claim Making an informed choice about the timing of your claim can help you ...

If you hold off on claiming Social Security past full retirement age, you can boost your monthly benefits for life. A delayed Social Security claim is a good way to compensate for a small amount of ...

This means that if you're turning 66 in 2026, you will not be able to claim Social Security without a reduction. That's an ...

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to claiming Social Security benefits. Retirees face various circumstances that impact when to take benefits. A recent surge in claims may prompt more retirees to ...

What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work at my job anymore, but I’ve read that getting ...

If you think you are eligible for Social Security benefits, you have every right to file a claim for those benefits. This is a message I’ve delivered before in this column. But recent emails tell me ...

You'll make many decisions when preparing for retirement. Choosing when to file for Social Security benefits is one of the most important of those choices. You have a long period when you could file ...