When it comes to Social Security, there's a lot to know about the best time to claim benefits and about techniques to maximize your check amount. But the most important fact of all is when you can claim your full benefit without losing some of the money because of early filing penalties. 

The age when you're entitled to your standard benefit varies based on your birth year. Since you absolutely must know this information, the table below showing your full retirement age is the most important Social Security table you'll ever see. 

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