Here's the average Social Security benefit for 62-year-olds, how early claiming affects your check, and what to consider before you start collecting benefits.

Waiting to claim Social Security benefits until age 70 would maximize your retirement income and secure a stronger financial future. But for many retirees, it's not an option.

What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m turning 62 later this year and trying to decide when to start taking my benefits. — Born in 64 ...

You’ll receive 132% of your monthly benefit amount if you wait until age 70 to begin collecting Social Security. That may be particularly important for women, as they typically live longer than men.

Are you turning 65 in 2025? If you've been looking forward to receiving your full Social Security benefits, you've actually still got a couple of years to wait. Congress passed a law in 1983 that has ...