Freedom of time may be the best reason to take Social Security at age 62
In this hustle and bustle world, focusing on financial wealth, or at least financial adequacy, usually takes center stage in any retirement planning effort. And just as often, delaying Social Security benefits and allowing them to grow larger is an integral part of that planning effort. But the question should really be: will your well being be best served by waiting and continuing to work, or by taking benefits as soon as possible and freeing up your time to better enjoy life? This Motley Fool article by Brian Stoffel offers one very important reason why it may be wise for you to start your Social Security benefits at age 62. Click here to read more.
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