Social Security benefits vary from $1,298 at 62 to $2,038 at 70, impacting retirees' income decisions.

Social Security is a key income source for many retirees, with the average benefit at $1,925 monthly. Claiming early at 62 reduces benefits by 30% to $1,298 monthly, while waiting till 67 boosts it to $1,884. Delaying until 70 can increase benefits by 24% to $2,038 monthly. The full retirement age is 67, set by a 1983 law, and the decision on when to claim depends on individual financial needs and health expectations.

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