I am the only eligible Social Security recipient in our marriage. My wife, at this point, will never have enough credits. I am 61 and my wife is 68. At what age would we get the most in Social ...

Workers and spouses become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, but widow(er)s are eligible for survivors' benefits at age 60. Survivors' benefits let widow(er)s inherit their ...

At 63, Mark Bintzler is counting down the months to a long-anticipated retirement. "We like to play golf. We like, you know, want to do all the activities. And the other thing I didn't want to do is, ...

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 ...

You can claim Social Security between the ages of 62 and 70. The right age for most retirees will require some patience. A claim at the optimal age would maximize monthly income and your chances at ...

Readers' comments poured in on the buzzy topic of when to take Social Security and whether or not to take it at 62 and invest ...

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know when you’re planning the unplannable. Blair Barondes and his wife, Janet ...

When retirement planning with a spouse, you may be banking on the fact that both of you will collect your Social Security payments, thus increasing the amount of benefits you’ll collectively get. What ...