Average Social Security Benefits Examined
When to claim Social Security benefits is one of the most frequently-asked questions posed by folks approaching age 62. And it isn’t an easy question to answer, due to the personal variables that come in to play. Still, it can be one of the most important considerations many people will face when planning their financial future in retirement. An article by Motley Fool’s Sean Williams puts the significance of this decision in perspective by examining, on average, the amount of benefits paid over a 20-year to claimants depending on the age they filed. Again, though, the decision on when to file is a personal one. Read Williams’ article here…
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