When Should Singles File For Social Security? That’s An Easy One…

This article will focus on single individuals and when the best time is to file for Social Security benefits. Singles are defined as anyone who has never had a spouse, or someone who has had a spouse and was not married to that person for a least 10 years.

Just about every article written about this topic centers around your age as the best time to file. Although age is important, it should only be one of the factors that you consider when determining when to file for Social Security benefits.