Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

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 ...

To qualify for the largest Social Security checks, you also have to pay the maximum amount of Social Security taxes during ...

Retirement goals often include hanging up your work hat and living a life of leisure, but this isn’t to say you can’t continue to earn an income while still collecting Social Security. However, you ...

Your filing age will have an effect on the amount of Social Security you get each month. Before claiming benefits, figure out if you're old enough to avoid a reduction. Assess your work situation and ...