Americans who qualify for benefits can start collecting Social Security at any point after they turn 62, but there's no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to the ideal age to apply for yours. There are several factors that you should consider, and the best time for you to start Social Security depends on your life situation and personal goals in your retired years.

With that in mind, here are five things that could signal that it's time to apply for Social Security benefits -- some are rather obvious, while others aren't very well known.

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