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Retiring Early? Don't Assume Claiming Social Security Right Away Is Your Only Option.

Say you end up retiring at 62, but won't reach full retirement age until 67. It may not be feasible to live off of savings for five years. But you might be able to do it for one or two, letting you claim larger monthly Social Security paychecks.

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Why there's an unexpected surge in people claiming Social Security

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Why More People Are Claiming Social Security This Year — Should You?

Thinking about claiming Social Security early at age 62 to invest it? We spoke to an expert who warned why it’s too risky

Deciding when to start claiming Social Security benefits can be one of the most difficult decisions for retirees. Most ...

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Americans are rushing to claim Social Security early. Should you?

As a result of that fear, thousands of Americans seem to be claiming Social Security benefits early. Pending Social Security claims totaled 580,887 in March 2025, up from 500,527 in March ...

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Americans are filing for Social Security at record rates amid fears about its future

Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, ...

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