The earliest age people can claim Social Security is also the most popular, with 22.9% of men and 24.5% of women signing up at 62 in 2022, according to the Social Security Administration. Those who apply at this age receive the most checks possible, but that doesn't always translate to the largest lifetime benefit.

Here are three reasons you might get less than you expected by claiming Social Security at 62.

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