I'm 63 and was planning to wait until 70 to claim Social Security. Then came a cancer diagnosis — what do I do?

You become eligible at 62, but your checks get bigger for every month that you put off claiming your benefits, up until the ...
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Should You Wait Another Year to Claim Social Security?

The earlier you claim Social Security, the smaller your monthly benefits will be. Delaying the point at which you file for benefits can grow your checks by anywhere from 5% to 8% per year. In deciding ...
USA Today

Should you delay Social Security? Here's what one extra year could earn you

You may think you've done all you can to maximize your Social Security benefits. You worked hard for decades. You increased your income over your career. Now you're staring at the application screen ...
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Statistics Say: This Is the Best Age to Claim Social Security

The Social Security Administration assigns everyone a full retirement age (FRA) based on their birth year. Every month that you delay Social Security increases your checks. For most people, delaying ...
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My ex-husband's benefit will be $2,600 at retirement age, and mine is $2,200. Can I claim on his record instead?

I have written to you in the past and the assistance you provided me was tremendous. I am 61 and will be 62 in February. I have another question regarding Social Security benefits. I am retired ...