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 ...

Social Security rules have some changes in store for 2026, such as tax rules and cost-of-living adjustments. Here's what ...

It's a big decision. Your claiming age affects the size of the benefit you'll receive for the rest of your life, and once you ...

Technically, the Social Security Administration pays benefits in the month following the month they're due. Some people won't ...

Social Security retirees must ensure that they have registered online for a my Social Security account by Nov. 19. Those who have already created this account in past years should log in to confirm ...

Turning 66 in 2026? 1 Important Thing to Know About Social Security. You may be gearing up to claim Social Security in 2026.

One nice thing about Social Security is that older Americans get to choose when to take retirement benefits. You can sign up for Social Security at any point in time once you turn 62. But it's ...

Social Security sign-ups spiked in 2009, when a record high of 3.2 million Americans age 62 and older began collecting benefits. But the number of people newly claiming Social Security has since ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.