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Social Security break-even:
62, 67, or 70?

Claim at 62 and get less for longer, or wait until 70 and get more for fewer years. Where's the crossover? Enter your estimated benefit and find out.

Find at ssa.gov/myaccount.

If you claim early and invest the benefit, what real return do you assume?

CLAIM AT 62
$0
/month
$0/year
CLAIM AT FRA (67)
$0
/month
$0/year
CLAIM AT 70
$0
/month
$0/year
BREAK-EVEN AGES

These calculations use current SSA rules. Rules can change via legislation. Verify reduction and credit percentages at ssa.gov before making a claiming decision.

Not financial advice. US Social Security rules. Your actual benefit depends on earnings history.