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

Earlier this month, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Claiming Age Clarity Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at ...

Learn more about Social Security spousal benefits and how these 13 things can help you work on a better retirement plan for ...

Social Security is a vital source of income for many retired Americans, and it has been since its inception decades ago. The program is meant to largely be a supplement to a broader retirement plan, ...

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

Social Security spousal benefits max out at 50% of what your spouse is eligible for at their full retirement age. If you ...

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This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Deciding when to claim Social Security can be tricky.

Understanding how the average Social Security check amount changes at the different milestone claiming ages — 62, 65, 66, 67 and 70 — is key to retirement planning. These figures highlight the ...