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Why Some Retirees Should Claim Social Security at 62 -- Even if Waiting Until 70 Pays More
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- Katie Brockman, The Motley Fool Sat, May 9, 2026 at 11:20 PM GMT+7 3 min read.
- You can begin claiming as early as age 62, but waiting longer will earn you larger checks.
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Katie Brockman, The Motley Fool Sat, May 9, 2026 at 11:20 PM GMT+7 3 min read. The age you file for Social Security is one of the most important factors influencing your benefits, and it could affect your payments by hundreds of dollars per month.
You can begin claiming as early as age 62, but waiting longer will earn you larger checks. Delay until age 70, and you can maximize your monthly payment.
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