This Social Security question is so hard that even financial pros get stumped

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Last Updated: May 24, 2025 at 10:13 a.m. ET
First Published: May 23, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. ET

It can be frustrating when you can’t get a straight answer to a financial question. Photo: Getty Images

If you’re searching for answers about retirement, it can be frustrating when nobody can tell you what you should do, especially when it comes to a basic question that seems like it should have a definitive answer: When should you claim Social Security? 

The answer: It depends.