Weighing Your Options: Claiming Social Security at 62 Versus 67

When should I claim Social Security benefits? That's one of the most important questions Americans will have to answer as they approach retirement age.The most popular age for claiming Social Security is 62, the earliest age for which benefits can be received. However, the full retirement age for anyone born in 1960 or later is 67. If you're weighing your options about claiming at 62 or 67, there are several things you should know.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading

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Weighing Your Options: Claiming Social Security at 62 Versus 67

When should I claim Social Security benefits? That's one of the most important questions Americans will have to answer as they approach retirement age.

The most popular age for claiming Social Security is 62, the earliest age for which benefits can be received. However, the full retirement age for anyone born in 1960 or later is 67. If you're weighing your options about claiming at 62 or 67, there are several things you should know.

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