Are you thinking about claiming your Social Security benefits soon? Before you decide to start taking your benefits, it’s important to determine if you’ve reached your full retirement age. If you haven’t, claiming Social Security now instead of waiting could result in much lower benefits.
How much will your Social Security benefit be reduced if you retire early?
Social Security benefits are calculated based on a formula that factors in your highest 35 years of earnings, adjusted for wage growth. The formula determines what your standard benefit amount is, which is the benefit you receive if you retire at the age the Social Security Administration designated as your full retirement age (FRA).
