Planning to Claim Social Security at 67? You May Need to Rethink That

There's a reason many people aim to sign up for Social Security at age 67. Age 67 is full retirement age (FRA) for anyone born in 1960 or later. And waiting until FRA to file for Social Security means getting to claim the full benefit you're entitled to based on your personal wage history.

But while it's a good thing to aim to file for Social Security at 67, that plan may not work out. You could end up having to sign up for benefits at an earlier age. Or, financial worries might prompt you to sign up at a later one.

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