Here's why you shouldn't hesitate to take benefits as early as possible.

It may be more than you think.

The difference between claiming early and waiting could be thousands of dollars per month.

Age 62 is the earliest you can claim benefits and 70 is the latest in order to receive a benefits increase. You would need to earn at least the wage base limit for 35 years to receive the maximum ...

Turning 62, 67, or 70 may feel like routine birthday milestones, but for Social Security, they mark key decision points for when you can start benefits. That timing choice permanently sets the size of ...

The age at which retirees claim Social Security has a profound impact on the amount of benefit income they receive. The average retired-worker benefit at age 70 is $2,188 per month -- precisely $811 ...

The full retirement age (FRA) when it comes to collecting Social Security benefits has changed for 2026. The FRA is now 67 for people born in 1960 and later. The new year brings a big change for ...

Waiting to claim Social Security benefits until age 70 would maximize your retirement income and secure a stronger financial ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m turning 62 this year and trying to decide when to start taking my benefits. — ...

Claiming Social Security too early can shrink the survivor benefit that your spouse will receive after your death. Learn ...

Over 70 million people rely on Social Security for essential income, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.