'Do what's right for you': What readers say about taking Social Security at 62

Readers' comments poured in on the buzzy topic of when to take Social Security and whether or not to take it at 62 and invest ...

Social Security Disability, a Protection for Some Workers, Is at a Crossroads

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

Delaying Social Security until 70 can boost monthly payouts, but only a small share of Americans do it. Here’s why waiting too long could backfire

Delaying Social Security benefits until 70 is often touted as a strategy to maximize lifetime income. However, this path ...

The Absolute Number 1 Reason to Claim Social Security at 65

Social Security is the backbone of many people’s retirement planning. However, figuring out when to retire is often easier ...
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How claiming Social Security early will impact your monthly checks

Key Points Claiming Social Security at 62 instead of 67 reduces monthly benefits by 30% permanently. Working five extra years ...
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Should You Collect Social Security at 62 or Wait Until 70?

The age you decide to begin drawing Social Security has a huge impact on your monthly income in retirement. The earliest you ...
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How to avoid the income test so you don't lose money from your Social Security check

Work income rules can quietly reduce your Social Security checks before full retirement, but careful planning helps protect ...

'I expected to die': I claimed Social Security early, but I'm still alive

"As I expected to die, I began receiving Social Security at 64." As I expected to die, I began receiving Social Security at 64. This amount is half of what my benefits at full retirement age would ...
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With Social Security Cuts Looming, Here’s How to Supplement Those Benefits With Guaranteed Income

If you’ve been following the news on Social Security, you may be aware that the program is facing some serious financial ...

New labour code: How in-hand salary, wage structure, savings would change from now on

Under the new framework, social security-linked contributions such as statutory PF, NPS contributions (where applicable), gratuity and other retirement-linked benefits are expected to increase for ...

When can Social Security beneficiaries expect their January 2026 payments?

Tens of millions of Social Security and Supplemental Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first, slightly larger ...