A Primer on When to Claim Social Security - AMAC & The Motley Fool
Matthew Frankel’s piece is comprehensive here, explaining early, full, and max, retirement ages. As it is now, most Americans choose a “take it at 62 and forget about it” strategy. But that is leaving people with permanently reduced benefits for life, unbeknownst to many. Frankel also covers when to fill out that application how to do it online, and the important point missed by many that Social Security benefits are paid a month in arrears. Full article here.
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