Among American workers approaching retirement, one question might keep popping up: Should I grab my benefits the minute I turn 62? Lately, more Americans have been answering yes. Nearly two-thirds of ...

Older Americans are filing for Social Security benefits at a record rate this year, a surge that could reflect growing anxiety about the stability of the retirement system amid cutbacks under the ...

Nearly 70% of U.S. adults receiving Social Security say they've had to make lifestyle changes as a result of cost-of-living increases outpacing their benefits, according to a 2025 survey from the ...

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The agency’s plan to curtail phone services, which was expected to send tens of thousands to its offices each week, had been widely criticized. By Tara Siegel Bernard The Social Security ...

If you're eligible for $2,000 a month in Social Security at age 67, filing at 62 will mean getting $1,400 a month instead.

There's a reason 62 is a very popular age to file for Social Security. It happens to be the earliest age seniors are allowed ...

Social Security spousal benefits can be extremely beneficial for people who either don't qualify for Social Security by themselves or qualify for a significantly lower amount than their current or ...

Learn how to calculate your Roth IRA contribution limit based on your income and filing status for 2025 and 2026. Maximize ...