Break-even is not the only factor you should consider - CNBC
You can apply for Social Security benefits as early as age 62. However, you will receive full benefits only when you file for your benefit at your full retirement age. If you delay taking your benefits until age 70, your benefit amount will increase. Despite the social media buzz about “break-even,” it’s important to consider how your choices when applying can impact your benefits for the rest of your life. Lorie Konish, writing for CNBC, reports on what you should consider before making one of the biggest financial decisions a retiree will make. Read Ms. Konish’s article here…
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