Should You Claim Social Security at 64?

There are many debates over what constitutes the best age to file for Social Security. Now when we think about taking benefits, we're generally looking at an eight-year window beginning at age 62 and ending at age 70. (Technically, you can file after 70, but since there's no financial incentive to do so, 70 is generally considered the latest age to claim benefits.) But what you need to know is that each distinct age within that eight-year period comes with its own advantages and drawbacks. Here, we'll review the benefits of filing for Social Security at 64, and also discuss why it may not be the right age for you.

If you could claim Social Security at the earliest possible age of 62 without incurring a financial penalty, perhaps more people would rush to do so. But what motivates many seniors to hold off is that taking benefits before full retirement age (FRA) results in an automatic reduction.

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