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

For Americans of a certain age, there may be no bigger question than this. At what age should I take Social Security? At age 62? Sixty-five? Seventy? The question matters, because your monthly Social ...

Waiting to claim Social Security benefits until age 70 would maximize your retirement income and secure a stronger financial future. But for many retirees, it's not an option.

Retirees can begin taking Social Security anytime after turning 62 years old. The longer you wait (up to age 70), the more you'll collect each month. While data shows there's a clear advantage to ...

There isn't a one-size-fits all answer for what age you should start collecting Social Security. Ask yourself these questions ...