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 …

Dec 23, 2024 · Calculating your break-even age can help you determine which Social Security claiming strategy will pay the highest total benefits over your lifetime.

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 1963 or later, for instance, filing at 62 could reduce …

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.

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.

Dec 5, 2025 · If your mate isn’t yet on Social Security, you can claim your retirement benefit at 62 (or later) and switch to spousal benefits when they do file.

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

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 …

Oct 6, 2025 · Collecting Social Security Benefits at 62 vs. 67 vs. 70 How to receive your highest monthly benefit, and when it makes sense to start collecting early By Phil Pruitt,