Let’s take a look at when it may make the most sense to claim Social Security at 62. The Allure of Early Claiming. Harbucks / Shutterstock.com. Getting more money now may seem like a great ...

If you claim the benefit after 67, the check gets larger at a rate of 8% per year. The total Social Security “bonus,” between ages 62 and 70, boosts the monthly payment by about 76%, according ...

There's a reason age 62 has long been a popular age to sign up for Social Security: It's the soonest age you can take benefits. For this reason, some seniors are advised to wait on claiming ...

Simply put, if you signed up for Social Security at 62 but regret it after the fact, you can undo your filing and claim benefits again at a later age, thereby increasing them. But there’s a ...

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.

To 'beat' Social Security, you'd have to play a risky game. If you claim the benefit at 62, you would have an eight-year head start over someone who collects their first check at 70.

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