Money Minute: When you should take Social Security benefits

For those getting ready to begin taking their Social Security benefits, it’s important to keep in mind just how much you can receive depending on what your age is.

And don’t expect advice from the Social Security office -- you’re better off talking with a financial advisor.

Learn more in the video report above.

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From the Social Security Administration (SSA):

• Making a “my Social Security” account
• Taking SS benefits early

From socialsecuritychoices.com:

• Single persons report order form
• Married persons report order form
• Divorced persons report order form
• Widowed persons report order form

From letsmakeaplan.org:

• What you need to know about Social Security
• Claiming Social Security benefits: Think before you point
• When it makes sense to start your Social Security benefit early

From Investopedia:

• Pros and cons of taking Social Security early
• When to take Social Security: The complete guide

From Forbes: When should you start taking Social Security?

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