The government lets you claim Social Security as early as 62. But the longer you wait — up to age 70 — the more you get every ...

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true that waiting longer increases your benefit, your total lifetime payout ...

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true ...

Americans approaching retirement are often advised to wait until this age to collect Social Security to receive the highest payouts, but surprisingly few people are planning to wait that long.

Financial pros recommend waiting as long as possible to claim your Social Security benefits. Most Americans say they're ...

Choosing when to claim Social Security can change your retirement money a lot. Claiming at 62 gives smaller monthly payments, while waiting until 70 increases them. Benefits also depend on career ...

What’s the best time to take Social Security? If you listen to finance guru Dave Ramsey, the answer is clear. Ramsey ...

Age 62 is the earliest age you can claim Social Security, and age 70 is the latest age you can receive an increase by ...

Dear Rusty: I was born in April 1958, and my plan has been to take my Social Security at age 70. However, my sister-in-law says that it is smarter to take it now while I am still working. I will be 70 ...

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...

The longer you delay Social Security benefits, the more you will receive when you tap into the program. A 55-year-old single mom knows this fact but faces a tough financial situation, and she wants to ...

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