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When Should You Collect Social Security?

It varies for each person and their financial situation.

But here are some general guidelines:

  • You can start collecting at age 62
  • Your benefits go up an average of 76% if you wait until age 70
  • After age 66, there is no penalty on additional income you may be earning

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