Don't Even Consider Claiming Social Security Unless You Know the Answers to These Questions

As you near retirement, you must consider when to claim your first Social Security check. It's possible to start getting these retirement benefits as soon as you're 62, but there are good reasons to wait beyond that -- even up until age 70.

To make sure your decision helps set you up for a secure retirement, you shouldn't even consider filing for your first Social Security benefit until you have answered these three crucial questions.

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