12 Reasons You Should NOT Retire Early

THE LONGER YOU WAIT, THE BIGGER YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS WILL BE

You can start collecting Social Security at 62, but the earlier you retire, the thinner your checks will be. The Social Security Administration reduces the percentage of monthly payments to early retirees since the checks will be issued for a longer period of time. Retire at your full retirement age or beyond, and those checks get a whole lot sweeter. It’s one of the best ways to get the most out of Social Security.