You can begin collecting Social Security retirement benefits as early as the age of 62, but you'll receive less per check than if you apply for benefits at your full retirement age or at 70 ...

Delaying benefits past the full retirement age increases the monthly amount until age 70. Collecting the documents you’ll need in advance will help the application process go smoothly.

You can begin collecting Social Security retirement benefits as early as the age of 62, but you'll receive less per check than if you apply for benefits at your full retirement age or at 70, unless ...