You can start claiming benefits as early as age 62, but you'll receive less. If you're waiting until 65 or later, here are 6 ...

One sign that you may be ready to claim your Social Security benefits is if you've reached the age of 62 -- because that's the earliest age at which retirement benefits can be claimed. You can claim ...

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as ...

Do you know when to apply for Social Security benefits? What's the best age to start receiving monthly payments? Part of the answer lies in your birth year.

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Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's SSI ...

There's no right time to begin collecting Social Security benefits, but the age at which you begin receiving benefits will affect how much retirement income you have, so you should weigh the ...

Social Security recipients will see several changes in 2026, including a cost-of-living adjustment and the elimination of paper checks. The full retirement age will increase in 2026, affecting those ...

Deciding whether to take Social Security benefits at age 62 or wait until 67, the full retirement age, is a significant financial decision. For many retirees, Social Security is a big part of their ...

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There are millions of retired seniors today who collect a monthly benefit from Social Security. And many Social Security recipients are hoping that 2026's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will be more ...