By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility.

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Social Security payment amounts are determined by several factors, including age of retirement and the amount paid into Social Security.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) set the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) at 2.8%, with higher Social Security payments starting in January and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) ...

Those planning for retirement, or inching ever-closer to that day where retirement will become a reality, certainly have a lot to look forward to. Sure, there's going to be some hurdles to jump over ...