The chart below pulls data from a recently updated biannual report. It details the average monthly Social Security benefit ...

In most years, about 10% of newly retired workers claim Social Security at age 70, the age at ... maximized. The chart below ...

Every traditional Social Security collection age -- 62 through 70 -- has its unique pros and cons. A comprehensive analysis spanning 20,000 retired workers brought to light a marked disparity ...

Many retirees opt to claim Social Security as soon as they become eligible at age 62. The second most popular ... monthly benefit by waiting until age 70. If you look at the maximum possible ...

Waiting until age 70 could increase your Social Security benefit by roughly 77% compared to claiming at age 62. Most people will live more than long enough for the bigger monthly check to make up ...