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What is the best age to claim Social Security?

It’s a very common question pondered by nearly everyone approaching eligibility for Social Security: when should I claim my benefits? Although the answer is never a simple one, the one piece of information available to help you decide is right in front of you on your personal Social Security statement, easily obtainable from Social Security or (depending on you age) automatically mailed to you. As this Forbes article by contributor John Wasik explains, you may need to look at the fine print to fine some answers, but the estimates on that statement combined with evaluating your own personal circumstances will lead you to a decision which is the correct one for you. Click here to read more.

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