Another key thing to do before claiming Social Security is to make sure you have money to supplement your retirement checks.

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

Most people will claim Social Security between the ages of 62 and 70. Your benefit will increase the longer you wait to claim Making an informed choice about the timing of your claim can help you ...

Financial experts often recommend waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security benefits — but many Americans don’t plan to ...