Your decision about when to claim benefits will shape your lifetime income -- so is 62, 67, or 70 the right option?

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To be sure you are clear, you must be 62 for an entire month to start your Social Security retirement benefits.

For decades, you could apply for Social Security at age 62, but you didn't get full benefits unless you signed up at age 65. But that "full retirement age," has gradually increased over the years ...

For decades, you could apply for Social Security at age 62, but you didn't get full benefits unless you signed up at age 65. But that "full retirement age," has gradually increased over the years – ...

For decades, you could apply for Social Security at age 62, but you didn't get full benefits unless you signed up at age 65. But that "full retirement age" has gradually increased over the years ...

"The more of you that take it at 62, the less they have to pay you later on," she said. In other words, starting benefits early helps save money for Social Security, but may cost retirees tens of ...

Most seniors are aware that if they file for Social Security at 62, they're going to be reducing their benefits substantially each month. But many are willing to take that hit to get their money ...