Is This the Perfect Age to Start Collecting Social Security?

There are a number of tough decisions you might end up having to make in the course of your retirement planning. Should you downsize out of your home to save money and reduce maintenance tasks? Should you tap your IRA or 401(k) immediately, or try to wait? And when should you sign up for Social Security?That final question is an extremely important one. Although the monthly benefit you're entitled to from Social Security is based on your personal earnings history, your filing age plays a role in how much money you receive.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool