Is claiming Social Security 65 right for you - The Motley Fool
You can apply for Social Security retirement benefits starting at age 62, with the option to delay until age 70 to increase your monthly payments. Filing at age 62 results in a permanent reduction of your monthly benefit compared to waiting until your full retirement age (FRA). However, many people forget that you can apply for your monthly Retirement benefit anytime between the ages of 62 and 70. Kailey Hagen, CFP, writing for The Motley Fool, outlines two good things about claiming your Social Security benefits not at 62 or 70 but at 65. Read Ms. Hagen’s article here…
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