Claiming Social Security right at 62 may seem like a safe bet for a guaranteed check, but claiming early comes with ...

Filing for Social Security at 62 will generally reduce your monthly benefits for life. It may not be a risky move if you don't expect to live very long, or don't want to gamble on your life expectancy ...

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.

Filing for Social Security at 62 will reduce your benefits for life. You might think you can come out ahead by investing the money. You’re probably better off letting your benefits grow. Most ...

For many Americans, Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement income. Nearly 90% of people over age 65 receive benefits from the program, according to the latest data from the Social Security ...

For many, retiring at 62 feels like winning the game early. No more alarm clocks, no more meetings, no more pretending you enjoy performance reviews. But before popping the champagne, there are some ...

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. And while waiting can pay off financially, for some people, it's hard to ...

The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it. However, if you can’t delay — due to immediate cash flow needs — or don’t want to ...

When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce, it's understandable to be drawn to the idea of claiming Social Security at 62. Those monthly checks may be your ticket to finally retiring, and ...