You can claim Social Security beginning at 62, but doing so will permanently reduce how much your monthly benefit amount is.
From higher Social Security benefits to increased spousal and survivor benefits, federal employees have much to gain from the Social Security Fairness Act.
Social Security uses the national average wage index (NAWI) to determine how much to increase the annual limits each year. If the NAWI doesn't increase, the limit remains the same. It's not common, ...