Should you take Social Security at 62? Consider these 4 factors

Security earlier, you get more checks. For every year you wait, up to age 70, the checks get larger.

Do the math, however, and you will see compelling evidence for waiting until age 70 to take Social Security.

The reason is simple human longevity: An average American retiree will live long enough to get the most money over their lifetime if they wait continue reading …