Though there's a wide variance in what a retired worker can receive each month from Social Security, there are advantages and drawbacks to every age within the traditional claiming range of 62 through 70. But within this range are two initial collection ages that are bound to remain exceptionally popular: 62 and 67.

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If you’re like most seniors, you’ll rely on  Social Security to provide a good portion of your income once you retire. But, it can be hard to figure out exactly what role Social Security will play in supporting you if you don’t know how much money you’ll get from the benefits program.

By 2025, the age at which you can claim full Social Security benefits will increase again, affecting many Americans' financial futures.

For as long as it's been an option, Social Security's earliest claiming age -- 62 -- has been one of its most popular. But that's changing.