Social Security: Here Are the Best and Worst Ages to Take Benefits, According to Data
The age you begin taking Social Security will affect your monthly income for the rest of your life, so it's a decision to be made carefully -- especially if you're going to be relying heavily on your benefits in retirement.
The right age to claim will differ from person to person, as it depends largely on your unique circumstances. That said, it can sometimes be helpful to see what the research says about when to file.
In one comprehensive study, researchers studied retirees' claiming decisions to determine the "optimal" age to begin claiming. Here's what the data has to say about the best and worst ages to start taking Social Security.
Source Fool.com
