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This Is Best Age to Claim Social Security

Social Security at 62, 66, and 70: Understanding the Average Payout

You can claim Social Security starting at 62, but you don't qualify for your full benefit until you reach your full retirement age (FRA). This is 67 if you were born in 1960 or later. Some older adults have FRAs as young as 66.

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Should I claim Social Security early to help my wife and young child — even though I won’t get any benefits?

The reason I’d like to do this is because I have a child that will still be young enough to qualify for dependent benefits for about eight years. I also believe that my wife wil

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Why retirees are claiming Social Security benefits this year: Should you too?

Social Security claims are soaring in 2025-and not just because more Americans are reaching retirement age. So far this year, filings for retirement benefits are up 13% compared to

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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 ...

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 ...

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

Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of ...

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Should Early Retirees Claim or Delay Social Security?

When you have substantial savings, you have a bit more flexibility regarding when you sign up for Social Security. Then, it's largely down to life expectancy. Generally speaking, early ...

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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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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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