The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security could do your retirement finances a world of good. But if you don't desperately need a boost to your monthly benefits, you may want to consider claiming them ...

According to the Social Security Administration, taking your benefits as early as possible (age 62 for those born after 1960) ...

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

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 ...

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.

Once you turn 62, you’re allowed to claim Social Security at any time. The reason so many people file at 62 is simple: it’s ...

Claiming Social Security at 70 helps you maximize your benefits. While you might appreciate larger monthly checks, it could ...

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.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Dear Liz: I am 68 and still working. I plan to wait until age 70 to maximize my benefit before taking Social ...