As is always the case, putting some pencil to paper to create a clear comparison is much better than just trusting your gut.

Waiting to claim Social Security benefits until age 70 would maximize your retirement income and secure a stronger financial future. But for many retirees, it's not an option.

Larger monthly benefits don't automatically equate to more total income for you.

One of the most important decisions you’ll make about your retirement is your choice of when you should claim your Social ...

Learn how much Social Security income the average upper‑class retiree receives at age 82 and what factors can influence these ...

The difference between the payments being received by different age groups is surprisingly wide. Much of this may be due to when beneficiaries were born and the economic backdrop during their working ...

You can start collecting your Social Security benefits as early as age 62 or as late as age 70. Most of us would be best off waiting until age 70 -- if we can. For plenty of people, though, starting ...

Workers can claim Social Security as early as age 62, but they must delay claiming until age 70 to maximize their monthly benefit. The average Social Security benefit paid to retired workers at age 70 ...

Age 70 has been the gold standard for drawing from Social Security. But is that the magic number for you? On Cincinnati Edition, we discuss how to determine when to start taking your benefit. We look ...

Social Security benefits change according to your past and present income, as well as the age at which you began claiming ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m turning 62 this year and trying to decide when to start taking my benefits. — ...

This week, payments will be made on Tuesday, February 3 to certain claimants.