Your Social Security statement shows your retirement benefits at age 62, when you're first eligible to take Social Security, as well as at your full retirement age, and again at 70, which is the cut off when you are required to file for your benefits. Waiting as long as possible can result in more benefits per month, and the information on your Social Security statement helps you make wise decisions for the future.

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