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Why Do So Many Claim Social Security at 62?
Katie Brockman notes the most popular age to claim Social Security benefits as age 62, with 48% of women and 42% of men claiming at this age according to a report from the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College. But claiming at this age means permanently reduced benefits (up to 30%) for life. Waiting until age 70 generates the highest possible monthly benefit, though very few people choose to delay claiming benefits until 70, with only 4% of women and 2% of men choosing this option. Brockman lists the three most common reasons people choose the permanent reduction at 62– You need the money now; You don’t expect to spend decades in retirement; You’re ready to start enjoying retirement as soon as possible. Read the full article here.
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