Deciding when to claim Social Security can be tricky. Although the monthly benefit you get in retirement is based on your ...

While the average age for retired workers to take Social Security is 65, that doesn’t mean it’s the best option for you.

Let's say you're eligible for $1,800 a month in Social Security at age 67. If you sign up for benefits at 62, you'll only get $1,260 a month, which looks like a large hit at first.

The average retired worker receives around $1,342 per month at age 62, according to December 2024 data from the Social ...

Key Points Retirees can claim Social Security between the ages of 62 and 70. However, there are pros and cons, regardless of the age at which one files for benefits.

The traditional retirement age in the United States has been 65 for decades. However, legislative changes passed in 1983 have ...

Maximize Social Security by delaying benefits to age 70. Use Roth conversions, smart tax planning and long-term budgeting for ...

New data shows that not only will Social Security claims increase in 2025, but higher earners may also be claiming early, especially at age 62, according to an Urban Institute analysis of Social ...

Let's first clarify the benefits as a divorcee. He would be eligible to claim as early as age 62 whether you are receiving benefits or not, but you'll have to be divorced for at least two years.

How your claiming age affects your Social Security benefits You become eligible for Social Security when you turn 62, but you don't have to sign up then. Technically, it's considered early ...