When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce, it's understandable to be drawn to the idea of claiming those ...

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

Claiming at 62 might be your only option if you lack personal savings. You've thought about claiming Social Security at 62, ...

I’ll be 62 in early 2026. I’m in relatively good physical shape. I collect 100% VA Disability for mental health at $4,000 per ...

Key Points While every year you wait to claim Social Security after 62 will increase your checks, waiting may not be the ...

Claiming Social Security at age 62 reduces your benefit by up to 30%. When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce ...

Claiming at 62 might be your only option if you lack personal savings. You've thought about claiming Social Security at 62, but you've heard about the early claiming penalty that can shrink your ...

I think before you jump to claim Social Security ask yourself what you want the money for. You already have a surplus every month, and that's after accounting for up to $15,000 on an annual vacation.

You can claim at any point between 62 and 70, and every month you wait increases your checks. Signing up at 62 and one month will increase your benefit by 5/12 of 1%. That's enough to raise the ...

That's a steep cut, but many seniors will be better of waiting until age 70 to claim their benefits. That's because the ...

You've thought about claiming Social Security at 62, but you've heard about the early claiming penalty that can shrink your checks by up to 30% if you do.

Home Retirement Social Security Help Me Retire Help Me Retire I have $2,000 left at the end of the month. Should I claim Social Security early at 62? ‘I’m in relatively good physical shape.