Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to claim Social Security.

Earlier this month, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Claiming Age Clarity Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at ...

Most people would get a larger lifetime benefit by delaying Social Security, possibly until age 70. This is when you qualify ...

The wording around Social Securitys retirement age may soon change to help people better understand their claiming options.

You may think you've done all you can to maximize your Social Security benefits. You worked hard for decades. You increased your income over your career. Now you're staring at the application screen ...

Discover if it is possible to retire early on just $750,000. Factors to consider include your spending habits, healthcare, ...

Learn the average Social Security benefit for 75-year-olds, why payments are higher for late claimers, and how to estimate ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

13 years ago, the SSA introduced a site where you could find all your Social Security information in one place. This site makes it easy to see how much more you'll need to save or invest to meet your ...