Deciding when to start claiming Social Security benefits can be one of the most difficult decisions for retirees. Most ...

The simple numbers say waiting as long as possible makes sense, but there's more to the story that can -- and should -- ...

Deciding when to start receiving Social Security retirement benefits is crucial for Americans. While waiting until 70 can increase monthly payments, claiming at 62 offers unique advantages.

Someone born in late 1958 still has time to apply to suspend benefits the month they reach full retirement age and increase ...

There are a number of important decisions you might have to make as retirement gets closer. Where will you live? Will you ...

It is for perhaps this reason that retirees can claim benefits at different ages. Retirees can start claiming Social Security as early as age 62. They can also delay benefits until age 70. There are ...

Social Security is a major source of income for nearly 73M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average ...

What's the ideal age for claiming Social Security retirement benefits? It depends on who you ask. The earlier you start, the smaller your checks. But, you'll collect these payments for more time.

It's important to choose the right filing age, since it will have an impact on the amount of money Social Security pays you ...

Many people are tempted to start collecting Social Security as soon as they can. You may not think of age 62 as such a major ...

Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, ...