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Should you claim Social Security at age 62?
Deciding when to start your Social Security benefits is arguably the most important retirement decision you will make. But should you claim benefits as soon as you are eligible at age 62, or should you wait until a later age when your benefits will be bigger? Well, there’s never any standard answer, because everyone’s individual situation is different. But, there are some circumstances when it makes perfect financial sense to apply for your benefits as soon as you can. This article by Selena Maranjian appears at madison.com and offers 3 reasons why it’s smart to take Social Security benefits at age 62. Click here to read more.
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