For most Americans, the decision about when to start Social Security is the single biggest retirement math problem they will ever solve. The rules quietly shift thousands of dollars between your ...

Plenty of people rush to claim Social Security the moment they turn 62, believing there's no real downside to filing early. But research tells a different story. Claiming too early can drain your ...

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 ...

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 ...