What is the average Social Security payout at age 62?

What is the average Social Security payout at age 62?

According to payout statistics from the Social Security Administration in June 2020, the average Social Security benefit at age 62 is $1,130.16 a month, or $a year.

Is Retiring Early worth it?

Pros of retiring early include health benefits, opportunities to travel, or starting a new career or business venture. Cons of retiring early include the strain on savings, due to increased expenses and smaller Social Security benefits, and a depressing effect on mental health.

What happens if I retire at 62?

You can start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62. However, you are entitled to full benefits when you reach your full retirement age. If you delay taking your benefits from your full retirement age up to age 70, your benefit amount will increase.

Can I retire at 62 if I was born in 1962?

Full Retirement Age for Survivors Born In 1962 or Later: 67 62, you will get 79.6 percent of the monthly benefit because you will be getting benefits for an additional 60 months. 65, you will get 91.9 percent of the monthly benefit because you will be getting benefits for an additional 24 months.

Can I retire at 58?

For most retirees, Social Security and, to a decreasing degree, pensions, are the two primary sources of regular income in retirement. You usually can collect these payments early—at age 62 for Social Security and sometimes as early as age 55 with a pension.