Several reasons support age 65 as an ideal age to claim Social Security benefits. However, ages 62, 67, and 70 have factors in their favor, too. The reality is that there is no one-size-fits-all ...

According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, Americans think that, on average, the best age to get married is 26.5, the best age at which to have a child is 27.3, the best age at which to buy a ...

There's one claiming age that's best for most -- but not everyone. Each of us should consider a bunch of factors before deciding when to claim. Experts and researchers have weighed in on this topic, ...

You do everything you can to prepare yourself for a comfortable retirement: You save what you're able to. You budget carefully. And now you want to optimize your Social Security claim so you can take ...

The age you claim Social Security can affect your retirement income by hundreds of dollars per month. Delaying until 70 is often the best financial choice, but it may not be right for everyone.