Last year, more than 20% of newly awarded retired workers claimed Social Security as soon as possible at age 62, so they received the smallest possible benefit. Meanwhile, less than 10% of newly ...

Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can ...

Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security could net you $180,000 more, yet 9 out of 10 people claim early. We explore why ...

Once you turn 70, you can no longer collect delayed retirement credits that boost your Social Security benefits. For this ...

Waiting until age 70 to collect Social Security benefits provides the highest possible monthly payments as this is when delayed retirement credits stop accumulating. But does this strategy suit ...

You're entitled to your Social Security benefits without a reduction at full retirement age. Delaying your claim until 70 could boost your benefits for life and help make up for a lack of savings.

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. A New Trend: Physicians Investing from Their Retirement -- Can I Retire at 70 with $1 Million? Dr. Kingsley R. Chin ...

Earning $54K at 48 with $200K in retirement savings? Discover how the 4% rule and Social Security benefits impact your ...

When it comes to claiming Social Security, there’s a wide range of ages to choose from. The earliest age you can claim Social ...

We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Most workers would feel good when ...

Three-legged stool of retirement planning has grown a bit wobbly over the years as fewer workers can rely on a pension.