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The United States is not the only country looking at its retirement age and funding.
If you were born 1960 or later, full retirement benefits are payable at age 67.
The average monthly Security benefit check is about $1,800, but that can vary quite a bit.
In fact, its generally around the same age of 65.
In Canada, the standard age to start the pension is 65.
Similar to the U.S. there is flexibility in the age.
you’re free to start receiving it as early as age 60 or as late as age 70.
Like the U.S. system, the earlier you take it, the smaller your monthly checks.
The average monthly amount paid for anew retirement pension, at age 65, is about $816.
