Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

Do the reasons to take Social Security early outweigh the disadvantages of waiting? Maybe, but only under certain circumstances. This year, over four million Baby Boomers will turn 65, marking a ...

Your retirement planning likely includes getting income from the Social Security Administration, but the age at which you start collecting Social Security benefits has a big impact on your planning.

If you claim Social Security early, you could find yourself wishing you had made a different choice as you cope with smaller ...

Applying early stunts your benefit for life. The longer you live, the more likely you are to run through your other savings, so a maximized Social Security benefit is the ultimate longevity insurance.

There are plenty of reasons to wait until you turn 70 to start claiming your full Social Security benefit. Most importantly, the longer you wait to take the full benefit, the bigger your future ...

Dear Rusty: My best friend is going to be 62 and wants to begin taking her Social Security immediately. Her reasoning not to wait is the thought that it is going to run out in 10 years, so she wants ...

Claiming spousal benefits allows you to earn up to 50% of the primary claiming spouse's benefit. Note that claiming spousal ...

For years, you’ve probably heard the same advice over and over: Wait until age 70 to start collecting your Social Security benefits. After all, the longer you wait, the bigger your monthly check will ...

(InvestigateTV) — We all contribute to Social Security with every paycheck but questions about the program’s funding and future have people worried. “The truth of the matter is, no politician is going ...

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