Plenty of people rush to claim Social Security the moment they turn 62, believing there's no real downside to filing early. But research tells a different story. Claiming too early can drain your ...

While Americans can begin to apply for Social Security benefits when they turn 62, it may not be the best time to do so and ...

Many Americans know that waiting to claim Social Security can boost their monthly benefit — yet most still plan to file early. A new study from global asset management firm Schroders highlights how ...

Turning 65 and thinking about retiring and claiming Social Security? Depending on your budget and means, you might want to hold off. That's because your monthly Social Security benefit may be higher ...

Q: I will be 65 years old soon. Do I have to wait for my Medicare until age 70 if I am going to wait until age 70 to start my retirement benefit? A: Even if you have decided to wait until after you ...

If you wait too long to start planning for retirement, you could end up working until you're 70. Discover eight critical ...

The Social Security Administration offers three different ways you can apply for your retirement and/or spouses benefits, depending on your preference and how much help you need. Here’s a rundown of ...

Are you one of the many employees being offered early retirement who are still years away from their Minimum Retirement Age (MRA) which is age 57 if you were born in 1970 or later? If so, you may be ...

This week I try to address some of the questions that have been raised during these unusual times for federal retirement planning and decision-making. There have been a lot of questions from employees ...

Close to 70 million people received Social Security benefits in March, but they weren’t all retirees. In fact, about 730,000 of the monthly payments were earmarked for the children of retired workers, ...