3 Reasons Why 70 Is My Ideal Age to Claim Social Security

Like all future retirees, I could begin claiming Social Security benefits as early as age 62. And I've developed my retirement goals by making the assumption I'll get the reduced benefit that would result from doing so. But I actually don't intend to file for my checks anywhere near that age.

In fact, if things go according to plan, my intention is to wait until the age of 70 to start getting Social Security. There are three big reasons why that's the case. 

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