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Old 06-29-2014, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by gryoung View Post
SS retirement benefits prior to FRA (full retirement age) are reduced by the number of months involved. So if you start your benefits at age 62 + 1 month your benefit will be higher than at age 62. The reduction factor is 5/9 of 1% per month for the first 36 months and 5/12 of 1% for each additional month. Hope this info helps and doesn't confuse you more.
Totally Got It. No confusion. Very helpful. Thanks!