Don't buy into this common misconception.

Age 62 is the earliest you're allowed to sign up for Social Security benefits. And it can be very tempting to start getting that money as soon as it becomes available. However, you should know that ...

Many members of Generation X and Baby Boomers who are not yet eligible for Social Security said they will claim benefits as ...

Social Security becomes available to most Americans at age 62. Not surprisingly, that’s the most popular age for claiming the retirement benefit. Hey: It’s money. But is 62 the best age to claim ...

You can begin claiming benefits at age 62, but doing so will reduce your monthly benefit by 30% (assuming your full ...