Here's the Average American's Social Security Benefit by Age

Did you know that nearly two-thirds of retired workers claim Social Security before full retirement age? Or that the average 62-year-old could get nearly $1,000 more every month by waiting until age 67? In this short video, Certified Financial Planner Matt Frankel breaks down the average Social Security benefit by age, as well as for early and late retirees.

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