Although many Americans have traditionally envisioned retirement age as 65, full retirement age is now actually 67 for those ...

As retirement nears, understanding how much you'll receive from Social Security becomes a critical part of deciding when — and how — to stop working. Many retirees rely on Social Security for a ...

By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility.

The Social Security Administration uses four straightforward variables to calculate your monthly Social Security benefit. Though every age within the traditional claiming range of 62 through 70 has ...