Claiming at 62 unlocks immediate cash but locks in a permanent reduction that compounds over your lifetime.
The average 62-year-old claimant received $1,424 per month from Social Security as of December 2025, while the average 70-year-old received $2,275 per month. The average for 70-year-olds includes ...
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