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Is This the Perfect Age to Start Collecting Social Security?

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Is This the Perfect Age to Start Collecting Social Security? Key Points The average retirement age in the U.S. is currently 62. Social Security’s full retirement age is 67 for those born in 1960 or later…

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By retiring earlier, you reduce the amount your family will collect in survivors benefits after your passing
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There is no one-size-fits-all answer for the perfect age to begin collecting Social Security
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There's a gap between the expected age of retirement (67) and the actual age (62), often due to health issues, caregiving needs, and layoffs
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Someone with health complications and a shorter life expectancy is more likely to maximize what they get from the program with an early claim
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Postponing Social Security benefits until age 70 maximizes your monthly benefit amount
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A handful of little-known Social Security secrets could help ensure a boost in retirement income, with one easy trick potentially paying as much as $23,760 more each year
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