Many seniors end up relying heavily on Social Security once they close out their careers. And chances are, you'll do the same. That's why it's so important to claim benefits at the right time.

The earliest age at which to file for Social Security is 62. While you won't be forced to sign up for benefits at age 70, that's generally considered the latest filing age since there's no financial advantage to delaying a filing beyond that point.

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