Claiming benefits as early as possible could be a smart financial decision - The Motley Fool
One of the most important retirement decisions you will make is when to begin claiming your Social Security. Why? If you claim at 62, the earliest you can, you will receive smaller checks but more of them but claim later at 70, and you will receive fewer but bigger checks. Most financial advisers tell people delay claiming their benefits until 70; however, claiming benefits early may be the right decision for you. In Katie Brockman’s article appearing on The Motley Fool’s website, www.fool.com, she explains by thinking carefully about when is the best time to claim based on your unique situation, you can make the most of your benefits. Read Ms. Brockman’s article here…
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