Claiming as early as possible will give you the most checks, but you have to prepare yourself for drawbacks too.

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

Dave Ramsey wants Baby Boomers to make an unconventional move when it comes to Social Security. He wants retirees to claim ...

When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce, it's understandable to be drawn to the idea of claiming those monthly checks at 62.

Claiming Social Security at 62 is often dismissed as a mistake, but for some retirees, it can be a strategic decision that enhances their retirement lifestyle.

While the two studies above indicate that waiting longer results in a higher lifetime benefit, actual data shows more people ...

Importantly, the average Social Security benefit tends to increase over time because of inflation and changes in average ...

We take a look at how Americans’ year of birth affects their ‘full retirement age’, and how your monthly benefits go up the ...

There's a good chance Social Security will be a big part of your retirement income picture. Three of the most common ages to claim Social Security for workers today are 62, 67, and 70.

Claiming benefits at age 62 means a permanent 30% reduction in monthly payments. In two short years, the oldest members of ...

Continue » Image source: Getty Images. Three of the most common ages to claim Social Security for workers today are 62, 67, and 70. But clearly, that's a pretty big range.