Sorry to Say: You Probably Shouldn't Claim Social Security at 62
Social Security is paying retirement benefits to more than 65 million Americans each month, which amounts to more than $1 trillion paid over the course of a year. You may be itching to join the ranks of recipients, but putting it off a while might be best.
You can claim our Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62, and most people do start the checks rolling around age 62 or 63. But many people would be better off waiting, though. Here's why.
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