Is claiming Social Security early and receiving more checks for longer better than waiting to claim for a higher benefit?

For Americans of a certain age, there may be no bigger question than this. At what age should I take Social Security? At age 62? Sixty-five? Seventy? The question matters, because your monthly Social ...

Research shows the optimal Social Security claiming age for over 90% of Americans. Claiming at the wrong time costs Americans a median $182,370 in lost spending power. Workers who know the truth about ...

If you're thinking about claiming Social Security next year, you need to understand how your claim will impact your retirement income. Your claiming age will affect your monthly and lifetime benefits.

If you want to maximize your lifetime retirement benefits, the newest data from the CDC can help.

Filing for Social Security at 70 gives you the largest monthly benefit you can get. You’ll need to weigh the upside of larger monthly payments against having to wait. Calculate your break-even age ...

Are you nearing retirement and considering taking Social Security? There are some key numbers to keep in mind, especially if you want to receive the highest possible monthly check. Most of us ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m turning 62 this year and trying to decide when to start taking my benefits. — ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. Are you getting ready to file for Social Security benefits?