Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at 62 — and How to Boost It By $99 in 1 Year
Key Points
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The typical 62-year-old gets far less than the average Social Security benefit.
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This is largely due to the penalty for claiming benefits early.
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Waiting one year to apply will boost your Social Security benefit by more than 7%.
Here’s the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62, 67, and 70, and Which One Actually Beats the Rising Cost of Living.
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Claiming Social Security at 70 instead of 62 increases average monthly benefits from $1,424.40 to $2,274.68.
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A higher benefit amount generates larger cost-of-living adjustments in dollar terms.
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A higher monthly benefit due to delaying,
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