Taking Social Security at age 62 and investing the money is gaining traction on social media, but is it a smart move? Yahoo ...

It may be more than you think.

Here's why you shouldn't hesitate to take benefits as early as possible.

Waiting a few more years and claiming at age 70 will earn you even larger checks. While filing at 62 will shrink your benefit ...

Many people decide to split the difference, waiting until they reach full retirement age before starting Social Security ...

The earliest age you can collect Social Security retirement benefits is 62, and about a quarter of people begin payments as soon as they are eligible. “I want to take it now to get my money back,” is ...

Age plays an important role in determining your Social Security benefits in more ways than one. You'll have to earn a high salary and continue working throughout your 60s to get the maximum possible ...

For Americans of a certain age, there may be no bigger question than this. At what age should I take Social Security? At age 62? Sixty-five? Seventy? The question matters, because your monthly Social ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m turning 62 this year and trying to decide when to start taking my benefits. — ...

If you've saved and invested and aren't counting on Social Security to cover your expenses, filing at 62 may make sense. Health issues are one of the most common reasons for earlier-than-expected ...