Bill Bengel, 84, a Michigan retiree, stopped working 24 years ago. After an amputation, he's learned to reevaluate his ...

Another reason to claim your benefit early is if you're in poor health or if you don't expect to live a long life, based on your family history. The average life expectancy for a 65-year-old today is ...

Taking Social Security early will give you a smaller monthly payout for longer. Waiting until your full retirement age or anytime after until age 70, increases your monthly paycheck, but for a shorter ...

Reaching your 90s and beyond is becoming increasingly common. According to the Social Security Administration, one in three ...