Ready to Apply for Social Security? Ask Yourself These 3 Questions First
Applying for Social Security is a pretty big deal. While it's technically possible to undo your claim if you regret signing up, it's much easier to just make the right call in the first place. Before you submit your application to the Social Security Administration, ask yourself these questions to make sure you're actually ready.
The age at which you apply for Social Security determines how large your checks are. You must wait until your full retirement age (FRA) -- between 66 and 67, depending on your birth year -- to claim the benefit you've earned based on your work history. But you can start as early as 62.
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