Are You Really Ready to Start Collecting Social Security? 3 Signs It Might Be the Perfect Time.

It's possible to begin collecting Social Security benefits as early as age 62. Or, if you want to max out your monthly benefits, you can wait until 70 to claim your first check. The fact that you have options, each with pros and cons, can make it challenging to decide the right time for you.As the Social Security Administration (SSA) points out, "there's not a single 'best age' for everyone and, ultimately, it's your choice." To help you determine when the best time is to begin collecting, here are three questions to ask yourself. Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool