May 20, 2024 · Many people retire at 62 because that’s the earliest you can collect Social Security retirement benefits. But just because you can claim monthly benefits at 62 doesn’t always mean you …

Oct 10, 2018 · By filing at 62, or any time before you reach full retirement age, you forfeit a portion of your monthly benefit. If you were born in 1964 or later, for instance, filing at 62 could reduce your …

Dec 11, 2025 · Calculating your break-even age can help you determine which Social Security claiming strategy will pay the highest total benefits over your lifetime.

Aug 12, 2025 · You can work and collect social security benefits, but the amount you receive will depend on whether you’ve reached your full retirement age.

Apr 16, 2025 · Key takeaways If you retire at 62, you probably won’t be eligible for Medicare. Medicare for all but those with disabling chronic conditions begins at 65. One option to fill part of the gap is to …

Oct 10, 2018 · If you file early and retire, you’ll be stuck with permanently reduced Social Security benefits. The financial implications can be huge.

Oct 10, 2018 · Social Security spousal benefits are reduced based on how far you are from full retirement age when you claim them. Read to learn more.

Apr 16, 2025 · Learn the rules of Social Security Spousal benefits and how to maximize your monthly payments based on your spouse's or ex-spouse’s earnings.

Apr 16, 2025 · The basics of social security retirement benefits, including how benefits work, how payments are calculated and awarded, and what you need to apply.

Oct 10, 2018 · They take a bite from the full benefit if you are younger than full retirement age — you can lose up to 30 percent of your benefit by at 62, the earliest possible age. But Social Security adds …