Last year, more than 20% of newly awarded retired workers claimed Social Security as soon as possible at age 62, so they received the smallest possible benefit. Meanwhile, less than 10% of newly ...

Many workers could increase their lifetime spending power by $182,000 by delaying Social Security retirement benefits.

Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security could do your retirement finances a world of good. But if you don't desperately ...

Delaying your benefit might mean a bigger check, but it’s not always the best move for your retirement strategy.

If you’re retired, you probably get a lot of your income from Social Security. And you may be wondering how your monthly ...

Waiting until age 70 to collect Social Security benefits provides the highest possible monthly payments as this is when delayed retirement credits stop accumulating. But does this strategy suit ...

When it comes to claiming Social Security, there’s a wide range of ages to choose from. The earliest age you can claim Social ...

Spousal benefits can be up to half of what the primary earner would get at full retirement age, but the amount is reduced when started early. If you apply for benefits before she reaches full ...

Nearly half of Americans surveyed plan to file for Social Security benefits before reaching full retirement age, leaving money on the table.

The maximum possible Social Security benefit requires a long, highly-paid career. You can maximize your monthly payment by waiting until age 70 to claim. But it might not be worth waiting to retire ...

You can claim Social Security between ages 62 and 70, and you get to decide what age within that range makes sense for you.

Many Americans know that waiting to claim Social Security can boost their monthly benefit — yet most still plan to file early ...