You can claim Social Security starting at age 62. But you won't get your monthly benefits without a reduction unless you wait ...

Dave Ramsey argues that filing for Social Security at 62 can help many retirees grow their income and avoid money mistakes.

Learn how the 2026 COLA, full retirement age, earnings test limits, and higher taxable wage base could change your monthly ...

If you wait until full retirement age to claim Social Security, you'll get your monthly benefits without a reduction. But you ...

A long-standing change to the rules is taking effect in 2026 and affecting when you can claim full Social Security benefits.

Once you turn 62, you’re allowed to claim Social Security at any time. The reason so many people file at 62 is simple: it’s ...

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

Generally speaking, you earn the right to collect Social Security in retirement by working and paying taxes on your wages. If ...

So today, I’m going to write a column about when and how to file for Social Security benefits. First, let me clarify the “when to file” part. If you are filing for widow’s benefits (as was the lady ...

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 ...

The Social Security Administration plans to cut foot traffic to its field offices by 50% next year. Advocates worry this ...