Sooner or Later? Picking the Right Start Date for Your Social Security Benefits
Deciding when to start receiving Social Security benefits can be a tough call for seniors. You can start claiming Social Security benefits as early as age 62. But if you want to receive full benefits, you'll need to wait until you reach your full retirement age (FRA), which varies based on when you were born. And, if you wait a little longer, you'll receive even bigger monthly payments.