Becoming a “Senior Citizen”
62 is usually lauded as the first landmark in Social Security because it is the age at which you can start collecting early benefits, but there are other landmark ages that come sooner. One of the first that you will reach is 55, this age is largely considered that age at which you become a “Senior Citizen.” This age opens up many beneficially opportunities in the form of discounts and reduced rates at many businesses. Being 55 also allows you early access to your retirement savings if you stop working for any reason. For more information visit this article by Matthew Frankel with The Motley Fool.