Dear Rusty: I will be 64 in May of this year, and I’d like to know the best time to claim Social Security.
Signed: Anxious to Retire
Dear Anxious: First, please understand that there is no one “best time” to claim your Social Security benefit, because when you should claim depends upon several factors, such as:
• Your current health
• Your life expectancy
• Your immediate financial need
• Whether you ar…