Is This the Perfect Age to Start Collecting Social Security?

According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, Americans think that, on average, the best age to get married is 26.5, the best age at which to have a child is 27.3, the best age at which to buy a home is 28.8, and the best age at which to retire is 61.8. Regarding retirement, […]

3 Social Security Survivors Benefit Rules All Retirees Need to Know

Social Security retirement benefits get most of the focus, but the program’s survivors benefits could be just as crucial for your future financial security if a family member passes away. These are regular monthly checks the government pays to qualifying relatives of deceased workers and retirees. If you’re unfamiliar with how survivors benefits work, now […]

How Much Will You Get From Social Security If You Wait Until Age 70?

Full retirement age for Social Security is between 66 and 67 years old, depending on the year you were born. But eligible Americans can wait until as late as age 70 to start collecting their benefits, and you might be surprised at how much of a difference waiting can make. In this video, Certified Financial […]