3 Reasons to Wait as Long as Possible to Claim Social Security Benefits

When should you start getting your Social Security checks? This is a complicated question to answer, as you have lots of choices. You could begin receiving benefits starting at age 62 but also get your first payment any time between 62 and 70. 

The decision you make will affect your income as a retiree in profound ways in which you may not even be aware of. Therefore, you'll want to make the right choice about when to claim your benefits.

For many retirees, waiting as long as possible is actually the best approach -- and there are three big reasons why that's the case. Here's what they are. 

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