Americans can wait until as late as age 70 to start collecting Social Security, and the longer you wait, the higher your monthly benefit will be. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel reveals how much the average retiree who delays Social Security gets per month, and how much you could get if you choose to wait.
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How Much More Does the Average Person Who Waits to Claim Social Security Really Get?
You can get a higher Social Security benefit by waiting longer to start collecting. Here are the real numbers.
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