You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at www.ssa.gov/retirement. Holiday shopping: We found the ...

With so many currently heading for the exit, it’s a good time for federal employees to improve their understanding of the retirement process.

Applying for Social Security benefits is the easy part. You can apply online, by telephone or at your local Social Security office. The hard part is deciding when to apply for your Social Security ...

While choosing the right timing to apply for Social Security retirement benefits can be complicated, the actual process of ...

If you're planning on retiring sometime early in the new year, now is the time to apply for retirement benefits. The most convenient way to apply for Social Security benefits is online -- from the ...

The Social Security Administration allows you to claim retirement or spousal benefits at 62, but it considers this early ...

As 2025 draws to a close, many Americans are preparing to step away from the workforce and begin collecting Social Security in 2026. But while the new year often feels like a natural transition point, ...