Early Retirement Age
Thinking Through the Claiming Age Decision
Reaching Social Security’s early eligibility age — 62 — is a milestone for just about everybody, and it marks the first decision point on the road to claiming those retirement benefits. Claiming at that age can produce a lucrative and…
Anaylzing the Claiming Age Trade-offs
Although age 62 remains the most popular age for claiming Social Security benefits, and although many folks realize that deferring that decision will yield a higher monthly benefit, deciding to jump in or wait can be agonizing. A thoughtful decision…
Full Retirement Age Question Surfaces in Fox Business Panel Discussion
Fox Business’s Mornings with Maria Bartiromo yesterday touched on one of the most contentious ideas for addressing the looming Social Security insolvency issue. Citing the results of a recent Reagan National Economic Forum survey in which Americans were asked to weigh in…