It's a big decision. Your claiming age affects the size of the benefit you'll receive for the rest of your life, and once you ...

Delaying your Social Security payments can increase your benefit size, but few people wait. These are the pros and cons of ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

Several reasons support age 65 as an ideal age to claim Social Security benefits. However, ages 62, 67, and 70 have factors in their favor, too. The reality is that there is no one-size-fits-all ...

Find out how much more you can collect in Social Security benefits if you wait until your full retirement age and meet your anticipated life expectancy.

According to research from the Senior Citizens League, 2/3 of seniors rely on Social Security for over half of the income that they receive. Since Social Security benefits are such an important income ...

How do survivor benefits work for divorced spouses? How to collect Social Security on a deceased ex-spouse Advisors’ role in helping clients claim survivor benefits Social Security rules allow a ...

Don't expect it to provide the lion's share of your retirement income. It's best to set up multiple income streams you can rely on. Take time to have an overall retirement plan in place. For starters, ...

In 1991, Social Security's full retirement age (FRA) was 65, yet the average retirement age in the U.S. was 57. Today, FRA hovers around 67 with the average American retiring at 62. According to North ...

Your health plays a huge role in determining the best time to collect Social Security. Also key is if your savings, pensions, or part-time work aren't enough to keep you afloat. If you’re married, ...

It's possible to begin collecting Social Security benefits as early as age 62. Or, if you want to max out your monthly benefits, you can wait until 70 to claim your first check. The fact that you have ...

The obvious indication you're ready to claim Social Security is that you've reached your full retirement age. Other signs include having sufficient other income sources for retirement. One of the most ...