You're not necessarily stuck with a smaller monthly benefit for life.

Change your mind about receiving Social Security? There's a window of time during which you can withdraw your claim.

Waiting until age 70 to collect Social Security benefits provides the highest possible monthly payments as this is when delayed retirement credits stop accumulating. But does this strategy suit ...

It's an option worth exploring for more reasons than one.

Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the most important financial choices many Americans will make in retirement.

Many Americans claim Social Security early and later regret it because payments are lower. The Social Security Administration ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...