The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it. However, ...

The most popular age for claiming Social Security is 62, the earliest age for which benefits can be received. However, the full retirement age for anyone born in 1960 or later is 67.

Filing for Social Security early is a complex decision that depends heavily on your individual and family circumstances, ...

Facing potential benefit cuts and economic uncertainties, more Americans are claiming Social Security as early as age 62, ...

For the first time since Social Security’s creation 90 years ago, the full retirement age is set to hit 67 years old in 2026. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground.

If you're divorced, you can often get Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record. Know the rules about when and how you can claim.

Discover how the age you retire impacts your Social Security maximum benefit—and what it could mean for your tax situation ...