3 Key Decisions That Could Leave You Richer in Retirement

3 Key Decisions That Could Leave You Richer in Retirement

In the course of your retirement planning, you'll be faced with a number of important decisions that may be tough to navigate. The monthly Social Security benefit you're entitled to in retirement will hinge on what your earnings look like during your 35 most profitable years in the workforce. You're allowed to claim your benefits as early as age 62, but for each month you file ahead of FRA, those benefits get reduced.