If you're wondering when to start collecting your Social Security benefits and you look to famous sayings for some guidance, you might start early. Consider some of these sage words: "The early bird catches the worm." "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise." "A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."

There are indeed plenty of good reasons to start your Social Security checks flowing early -- but there are also some good reasons to delay as well. Here's a look at both sets of reasons.

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