Americans may be considering claiming Social Security early due economic concerns - CNBC
You can begin your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, there are advantages and disadvantages to taking your Social Security benefit before your full retirement age. The advantage is that you collect benefits for a longer period of time; however, the disadvantage is your Social Security benefit will be permanently reduced. The latest survey of U.S adults found almost half of the respondents are planning on filing for their Social Security benefits early while they continue to work. Lorie Konish reports on the findings of the latest retirement survey and why more Americans plan on starting their Social Security benefits early. Read Ms. Konish’s article here…
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