What is the right time to claim Social Security? This is actually a much more complicated question than you might imagine.

The discrepancy between how much you can receive from Social Security at each age is amplified when you look at the maximum ...

Social Security payment for 70-year-old retirees is $2,176.76. Sounds tempting? Delaying the retirement date can increase ...

Here's what you'll need to do and how much you could receive by maxing out Social Security at 62, 67, and 70. A hand holding a Social Security card. Image source: Getty Images.

At 62, the Social Security Administration (SSA) allows individuals to start receiving benefits, albeit at a reduced rate. This reduction means beneficiaries receive about 70% of their full monthly ...

One of the most important things to know about your Social Security benefits is that the longer you wait to start collecting ...

When to claim Social Security is a hard decision for many retired workers. Eligibility starts at age 62, but there is a trade-off between claiming right away and delaying. Specifically, the ...

The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it. However, if you can’t delay — due to immediate cash flow needs — or don’t want to ...

Here's the maximum possible Social Security benefit at ages 62, 67, and 70 As mentioned, your age when you claim your benefits can have an even bigger impact than the amount you earn during your ...