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

Once you retire, you’ll probably depend a lot on Social Security to cover your expenses. That’s why it’s so important to know ...

The second round of payments will follow on Nov. 19 for retirees born between the 11th and 20th of a month, and the third ...

Financial pros recommend waiting as long as possible to claim your Social Security benefits. Most Americans say they're ...

More Americans claim Social Security retirement benefits at 62 than any other age. When you claim benefits at 62, you're still years away from reaching full retirement age, which is 67 for most people ...

Age 62 is the earliest a person can file for Social Security. Claiming benefits at that point will reduce them substantially for life. That doesn't mean filing at 62 is automatically a poor choice.

Social Security's dependent child benefit for older parents can boost their lifetime payout, experts say. Here's how it works.

Note that claiming spousal benefits early ... to claim Social Security based on your partner's earnings record. If you're nearing or in retirement and think this option could suit you, here are three ...

Social Security’s terms for retirement ages may soon be clearer. Right now, phrases like “early eligibility age” do not fully explain the consequences of claiming benefits early. New terms like ...

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Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...