Don't unnecessarily delay or reduce your Social Security benefits because you don't know all the rules and requirements.

By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility.

Age 62 is the soonest you can sign up for Social Security. Filing that early will reduce your monthly benefits. There are different factors to consider when deciding whether 62 is the right time to ...

Dave Ramsey often challenges traditional advice on claiming Social Security at 62. Here's what he says, when it works, and ...

All Social Security recipients can get one do-over in their lifetime. If you withdraw your application for benefits and repay ...

The Social Security Administration assigns everyone a full retirement age (FRA) based on their birth year. Every month that you delay Social Security increases your checks. For most people, delaying ...

This week’s column will answer a variety of questions related to the ever-popular “black hole” of retirement processing. As this has been a recurring topic, you will see references to other articles ...

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Divorced spouses can claim up to 50% of an ex's Social Security benefits. Learn more about the requirements for age, marriage duration, divorce period, and filing tips.