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One answer could be making a strategic decision about when to claim your Social Security benefits.\r\n\r\nCarrie Schwab-Pomerantz, board chair and president of Charles Schwab Foundation, recently [shared her thoughts on this and other related topics in a detailed write-up](https://www.schwab.com/resource-center/insights/content/when-is-the-best-time-to-file-for-social-security-benefits) that is worth the time to review, especially if you are close to the age of claiming Social Security benefits. \r\n\r\nUltimately, *when* you choose to claim benefits is an important personal decision. Making your choice around a sound framework is a great starting point. While interest rates are one possible element, factors such as life expectancy and coordination of spousal benefits may prove more consequential. 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This material has been prepared for general educational purposes only and not as a substitute for qualified counsel who can determine how this information applies to you. We believe the information provided is from reliable sources but should not be assumed accurate or complete.*\r\n\r\n*Please see additional [disclosures](/disclosures/).*","Should Low Interest Rates Alter When to Claim Social Security?","By Scott Christianson, CFP®",{"id":105,"alt":9,"caption":13,"assetUrl":106,"assetUrlXs":107,"assetUrlSm":108,"assetUrlMd":109,"assetUrlLg":110,"assetUrlXl":111,"assetUrlXxl":112,"width":32,"height":33},"1618","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/1618/Blog_WM.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/1618/xs_Blog_WM.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/1618/sm_Blog_WM.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/1618/md_Blog_WM.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/1618/lg_Blog_WM.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/1618/xl_Blog_WM.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/1618/xxl_Blog_WM.jpg",{"name":61,"slug":114},"articles",[116,119],{"name":117,"slug":118},"Resources Worth Routing","resources-worth-routing",{"name":41,"slug":42},{"fullName":121,"title":122,"slug":123,"image":124},"Scott Christianson, CFP®","Principal","scott-christianson",{"id":125,"alt":9,"caption":13,"assetUrl":126,"assetUrlXs":127,"assetUrlSm":128,"assetUrlMd":129,"assetUrlLg":130,"assetUrlXl":131,"assetUrlXxl":132,"width":133,"height":133},"192","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/192/Christonson_Scott.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/192/xs_Christonson_Scott.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/192/sm_Christonson_Scott.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/192/md_Christonson_Scott.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/192/lg_Christonson_Scott.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/192/xl_Christonson_Scott.jpg","https://www.fergusonwellman.com/system/uploads/fae/image/asset/192/xxl_Christonson_Scott.jpg",1500,1783546201606]