Is Claiming Social Security at 70 Actually Worth It? Here’s the Math.
Claiming Social Security at 70 nets you your largest monthly checks. For many people, it also leads to their largest lifetime benefit. Those with shor...
Retirely newsroom
Retirement
Social Security, savings targets, withdrawal strategy and the decisions that decide how the money lasts.
15,231 storiesLatest story Jul 13, 2026via The Motley Fool
Page 57
Claiming Social Security Spousal Benefits? This Is the 1 Thing You Can’t Afford to Get Wrong.
Social Security spousal benefits could be a valuable source of retirement income. While claiming them early could cause them to shrink, waiting too lo...
I Have $500,000. Can I Afford to Retire?
The average retirement account balance among 55- to 64-year-olds in 2025 was $305,006. Among those 65 and up, the average balance was $330,186. Someon...
The Optimal Age to Claim Social Security Benefits May Surprise You
Studies have shown the most optimum age for most people to claim Social Security. It’s much later than most people claim. Not claiming at the op...
Retiring with $1.2 Million? Here’s How to Avoid Running Out of Savings
Even though $1.2 million is a nice amount of money, it needs to be managed carefully. Establish a withdrawal rate that makes sense for your asset mix...
Your Retirement Plan Needs to Beat Inflation. Here’s How.
Inflation could erode your buying power over time. It’s important to invest strategically in retirement so inflation doesn’t win. Boosting...
More in Retirement
