Before claiming Social Security benefits, make sure you've taken these steps.

Those who wait until 70 can maximize their Social Security benefits. But for some, the price of waiting may be too steep.

Waiting to claim Social Security benefits until age 70 would maximize your retirement income and secure a stronger financial ...

If you're eligible for $2,000 a month in Social Security at full retirement age, filing at age 62 will shrink your monthly ...

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

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

Retirees claiming Social Security could be impacted by this huge change.

You may just find that 67 is the sweet spot for claiming Social Security. Here's why.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. As I have always said, when and at what age you take Social ...

The maximum Social Security benefit in 2026 is $5,251 monthly but the average retiree receives just $2,071. Reaching maximum benefits requires meeting or exceeding the annual wage cap for 35 years and ...