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We can turn on the Social Security spigot as early as age 62. Doing so means you'll get smaller checks but more of them. (Delaying collecting can sometimes make your benefits bigger.) However ...

One claiming age within the traditional initial collection range of 62 through 70 offers retired workers the highest ...

While a successful career is important, the age at which you claim benefits can significantly affect your Social Security ...

Social Security remains a critical retirement tool for many Americans. Here's when you can look forward to receiving it.

Many retirees opt to claim Social Security as soon as they become eligible at age 62. The second most popular claiming age is full retirement age, which will be 66 and 8 months for most retirees ...

66/67, and 70 is to look at the average monthly Social Security check in 2024. Why does the average benefit received at these ages matter? Age 62 is the age when you can claim a reduced benefit ...

SSI recipients will get two checks in May – one on May 1 (the check for May 2025) and a second on May 30 (the check for June) ...

Each year, the SSA's Office of the Actuary updates a table showing the average monthly benefits for retirees aged 62 to 99 ...