What did the United Income researchers determine was the best age to claim Social Security? It wasn't 62. Instead, they found that 92% of Americans would be better off holding off until at least age 65 to claim Social Security retirement benefits, and 71% would be better off waiting until age 70.

T he Social Security Administration has announced significant changes to the retirement age, which will take effect starting in 2026. The full retirement age, which has been gradu

Here's the average Social Security benefit for people age 65. Waiting longer to claim benefits, even past retirement age, can boost monthly payments