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Claiming Social Security at 62 might reduce your benefits on a monthly basis. But an early filing won't automatically ...

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Claiming Social Security at 62 Isn't the Risky Move You Might Think It Is. Here's Why. When it comes to collecting Social Security, you get a choice of when to sign up. The earliest age to take ...

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In an example provided by the Social Security Administration, a typical American who claims Social Security at 62 could claim a monthly check worth $1,400. By age 70, the benefit rises to $2,480.

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One of the most popular ages to claim Social Security is also the earliest: 62. It's easy to understand why so many people apply right away. The sooner you sign up, the more months of checks you ...

You can start claiming Social Security at age 62, but people born in 1960 or later will reach full retirement age — when they can receive their full benefit — at age 67.