Retiring at age 55 could have a positive impact on your quality of life and potentially even save you money. Here’s why.

The law says if you start your Social Security checks before full retirement age, your benefit will be reduced five-ninths of 1% for each of the first 36 months of reduction and five-twelfths of 1% ...

But if you retire early, perhaps at age 45, and live to the age of 78, your retirement is 33 years. If you retire a few years ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Cicely Jones simplifies financial concepts for young professionals. This month, I spoke with a 52-year-old who was fed up with ...

Retiring early can result in a reduced Social Security claim. Most people know that early filing penalties reduce the amount they receive. Your Social Security benefits could also be smaller for ...

Thinking about claiming your Social Security benefits? You need to know your 'full retirement age,' which affects the ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) applies an earnings test for anyone who claims retirement benefits before they reach ...

Gen Z expects to retire later than they'd like, but broader workplace retirement plan access and early saving habits could ...

Studies agree that one age, in particular, is the least optimal for claiming Social Security retirement benefits. Collecting benefits at this age can have a significant negative financial impact on ...