3 Social Security Claiming Ages That Are Growing in Popularity — Which Is Best for You?

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This is also the most popular age to claim, but times are changing.

Here are three claiming windows that have gained popularity over the last few decades.

For those born in 1960 or later, their FRA is 67.

The youngest FRA is 66.

By delaying past your FRA, you’re able to increase your benefit amount through age 69.

This will increase your checks by two-thirds of 1% each month, or 8% per year.

Claiming at age 70 is rare, The Motley Fool noted.

Only 8.6% of men and 9.6% of women claimed at age 70 in 2023.

However, according to the Fool, this age will likely become more common over time.

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