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Is 62 the best age to claim Social Security? - USA Today
You may be eligible to collect Social Security as early as 62; however, your benefit will be permanently reduced. But waiting until age 70 yields greater benefits for most people. Even with the promise of more money, why do only 10 percent of the people wait until 70 to claim their Social Security benefit? And why is age 62 the most popular age to start taking your benefit? The bigger question is: Should you start collecting your Social Security at 62? Daniel de Vise, writing for USA Today, examines some of the common reasons for claiming Social Security benefits at 62. Read Mr. de Vise’s article here…
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