Finance guru Dave Ramsey has a contrary take on several common financial issues. For one thing, he says your credit score ...

When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce, it's understandable to be drawn to the idea of claiming those ...

The earlier you claim Social Security, the smaller your monthly benefit will be. You probably know your Social Security ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 is often dismissed as a mistake, but for some retirees, it can be a strategic decision that enhances their retirement lifestyle.

There's a reason age 62 has long been a popular age to sign up for Social Security: It's the soonest age you can take benefits. And while waiting can pay off financially, for some people, it's ...

One of the biggest factors impacting your monthly Social Security benefit is when you decide to apply for benefits. Most ...

Importantly, the average Social Security benefit tends to increase over time because of inflation and changes in average ...

It’s a good thing that Social Security gives seniors choices as to when to claim benefits — at least in theory. But in ...

Deciding when to claim Social Security benefits is crucial for retirement planning. The age at which you start affects your ...

I used to think that claiming Social Security at 62 was a pretty terrible idea, especially given Americans' general lack of retirement savings. AARP reports that 20% of U.S. adults ages 50 and ...

By one Motley Fool analysis, if you manage to earn 5% a year on your Social Security dollars, you could be better off taking the benefit at 62, even with the smaller monthly checks. The potential ...

For some reason, before I started really educating myself about Social Security, I was under the impression that all seniors ...