Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your retirement age to spousal benefits.

When it comes to claiming Social Security, you have many choices. The earliest age to take benefits is 62. But if you want those monthly checks without a reduction, you'll need to wait until full ...

Say that, as a married couple, you have $1.4 million in your IRAs and, at age 66, expect about $4,100 per month in Social Security. Based on some typical rules of thumb, you might be able to plan on ...

I used to be convinced that I'd claim Social Security at 62 -- but two big factors changed my opinion.

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 ...