One of the toughest decisions that older Americans have to make is when to claim their Social Security benefits. Claim early, and you have to accept smaller payments for the rest of your life. Wait, and you'll get bigger payments, but you face the challenge of having to tap other sources of income for a longer period of time. Here, we'll explore the best arguments in support of waiting longer before claiming your Social Security -- along with a bonus slide acknowledging the times when sooner is better than later.
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