Want to wait to claim Social Security? These smart financial strategies can help you avoid tapping it too early.

At different stages of life, you might have to make some tricky financial decisions. For example, if you decide to become a ...

The earlier you claim Social Security, the smaller your monthly benefit will be. You probably know your Social Security ...

Social Security payments go out July 23 to eligible retirees. Meanwhile, confusion persists over claiming ages and benefit ...

You don't become eligible for Social Security until you're 62 for the entire month. The earlier you claim Social Security, ...

As Social Security nears its 90th anniversary, Americans’ confidence in the future of the program has dropped. Here’s what to ...

Key Points Retirees can claim Social Security between the ages of 62 and 70.However, there are pros and cons, regardless of the age at which one files for benefits.Recent studies and calculators can ...

Experts say retiree Social Security is still taxable and you'll need to read the fine print to understand your situation and ...

Over 70 million Americans rely on the SSA for monthly retirement benefits and financial assistance for those with ...

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 ...

Recent surveys show that a substantial portion of Americans are unaware of key elements of the Social Security system.

Do you know when to apply for Social Security benefits? What's the best age to start receiving monthly payments? Part of the answer lies in your birth year.