Retirees can maximize their Social Security income by claiming benefits at age 70.

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 ...

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Are you nearing retirement and considering taking Social Security? There are some key numbers to keep in mind, especially if you want to receive the highest possible monthly check. Most of us ...

Workers can claim Social Security as early as age 62, but they must delay claiming until age 70 to maximize their monthly benefit. The average Social Security benefit paid to retired workers at age 70 ...