Should You Claim Social Security at Your Full Retirement Age?

The most popular age for seniors to sign up for Social Security is 62, namely because that's the earliest they can claim benefits. Meanwhile, many seniors sign up for Social Security at 65 in conjunction with enrolling in Medicare.

There are several ages you can choose from when it comes to filing for benefits. But you may want to sign up at full retirement age (FRA) -- whatever that means for you.

Let's get one thing out of the way: If you don't know your FRA for Social Security purposes, it's time to commit that number to memory.

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