Locking in guaranteed payments early can be appealing, but retirees should carefully consider the long-term impact.

Dave Ramsey wants Baby Boomers to make an unconventional move when it comes to Social Security. He wants retirees to claim benefits at 62 and invest the money. This is a sharp departure from standard ...

Claiming Social Security before your full retirement age (FRA) -- which is when you're eligible to receive your base monthly benefit (called the primary insurance amount) -- will result in a decreased ...

Most Americans start collecting their Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, based on data from the Social Security ...

Scams that impersonate government officials continue to be making the rounds. We're hearing plenty about immigration, drug ...

Consider family health history, lifestyle, health needs, and projected life expectancy when thinking about long-term care. As ...