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

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If you expect to claim spousal benefits, though, you won't be able to boost your payment by as much. Spousal benefits max out when you reach full retirement age, which will range between 66 and 67 for ...

The earlier you claim Social Security, the smaller your monthly benefits will be. Delaying the point at which you file for benefits can grow your checks by anywhere from 5% to 8% per year. In deciding ...

You may think you've done all you can to maximize your Social Security benefits. You worked hard for decades. You increased your income over your career. Now you're staring at the application screen ...

The maximum monthly Social Security check is currently $5,108, or $61,296 annually. Here's the salary you need to claim the max benefit.

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...