The process of applying for Social Security retirement benefits is the same whether you apply early or delay your benefits past your full retirement age. Kiplinger. Save up to 74%.

As you begin the application process, keep in mind that Social Security payments will not start immediately. “You should generally file for benefits at least two months before you want to start ...

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Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.

If you think you are eligible for Social Security benefits, you have every right to file a claim for those benefits. This is a message I’ve delivered before in this ...

For example, if your monthly Social Security payment at 62 is $600, totaling $7,200 annually, and you earn $25,000 from work, which is $1,600 above the limit, the SSA would withhold $800 from your ...

If you can get $2,000 a month, or $24,000 per year, from Social Security by claiming benefits at full retirement age, you're all set. But in this example, filing for benefits early would be a poor ...

After all, you simply go online to apply, or call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or visit your local Social Security office. Simple enough? If only.

An additional 276,000 people filed for Social Security benefits so far this fiscal year, up 13% from a year ago. Anxiety appears to be a driver. By Tara Siegel Bernard The morning after his 67th ...

If you can get $2,000 a month, or $24,000 per year, from Social Security by claiming benefits at full retirement age, you're all set. But in this example, filing for benefits early would be a poor ...