This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 62

It's natural to want the most Social Security checks possible, especially after you've spent decades paying into the program. But rushing to sign up for Social Security as soon as you can could turn out to be a costly mistake.The government uses your claiming age when deciding what your monthly benefit should be, and 62-year-olds pay a steep price for signing up early. If you're looking to maximize your lifetime benefit, you need to understand how this works before you fill out your application.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool