Ready to stop working at 62, but aren't sure if you can make it happen? If you answer yes to these questions, retirement may ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to claim Social Security.

Here are the five key money moves you can make at age 62, beyond starting Social Security.

Qualifying workers who are retiring at 62 in 2025 can get a maximum of $2,910 per month, or $34,920 per year. Those who wait ...

Retirement readiness requires more than just money. You have a lot of decisions to make about what kind of life you want to ...

Social Security's full retirement age for people born in 1960 or later is 67. If you claim benefits at 62, you'll reduce those monthly payments by about 30% on a permanent basis.

Once you retire, you’ll probably depend a lot on Social Security to cover your expenses. That’s why it’s so important to know ...

All financial plans are important, but Social Security benefits during retirement years play a profound role in preventing ...

The Social Security Administration's 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 will raise benefit amounts for retirees, increasing both the average monthly payment and the max ...

For example, let’s say that Hank’s full retirement age is 67. But he started getting reduced benefits when he was 65. That’s 24 months early, so his Social Security benefit was reduced by about 12%.

Answer: A 2024 MassMutual survey found that 63 is the ideal age to retire, according to both retirees and pre-retirees. But ...

The maximum monthly Social Security check is currently $5,108, or $61,296 annually. Here's the salary you need to claim the ...