This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 65

Although you can claim Social Security beginning at age 62, many people choose to wait until age 65 because it coincides with Medicare eligibility and doesn't result in as much of a benefits reduction (though it's still less than claiming at full retirement age).Benefit amounts at any age vary widely, ranging from less than $1,000 to more than a few thousand. However, knowing the average benefit at a given age can help put into perspective how much Social Security could contribute to your retirement income.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool