Social Security Retirement Benefits in the United States

Social Security Retirement benefits are monthly payments from the Social Security Administration available to workers who have earned enough credits through Social Security-covered employment, typically starting as early as age 62. The monthly amount depends on lifetime earnings and the age at which a worker chooses to start benefits.

Administering agency: Social Security Administration

You can typically get monthly Retirement benefits starting at age 62 if you've worked and paid Social Security taxes for 10 years or more.

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