When you claim your Social Security benefit is one of the most important retirement decisions you will have to make.

There are benefits and downsides to both claiming early and delaying your benefit date.

Today we’ll discuss “How Will My Social Security Benefit Be Affected By Claiming Early? (Before "Full Retirement Age”)” and why you may want to delay past the earliest date (62 years old).

You’ll find out exactly what you’ll give up by claiming early, what to consider if you are going to delay, and why each person’s situation is unique when determine what is right for you.

If you haven’t made your Social Security claiming decision yet, you will want to tune in to learn what you may gain (or be giving up) by claiming your Social Security at different ages.