Planning to Claim Social Security at 65? Here's Why You May Need to Rethink That

Planning to Claim Social Security at 65? Here's Why You May Need to Rethink That

For those debating the best age to start Social Security, 65 can seem like a solid middle ground. It's also squarely in the middle between 62, which is the earliest age at which you can get retirement benefits, and 70, when you're entitled to maximum retirement benefits. Here's a closer look at how the age you begin Social Security affects your benefits and what really happens if you claim at 65.