To retire and apply for #SocialSecurity benefits , you must be at least 62 years old. However, at that age you will receive your benefits reduced forever.
If instead you decide to retire at age 67, you will get your full benefits. 67 years of age or called full retirement age, is the most appropriate age to be able to have social security benefits.
Full retirement age is the age at which a person is first entitled to receive full or unreduced retirement benefits.
The retirement age range is from 62 to 70 years, considering that 62 is early retirement, 67 is the appropriate retirement age and 70 is late to start with your social security benefits.
If you decide to retire early, you can retire any time between age 62 and your full retirement age. However, if you start benefits early, your benefits will be reduced by a small percentage for each month before your full retirement age.