Early or Late Retirement? - Social Security Administration
www.ssa.gov › OACT › quickcalcNov 25, 2008 · A worker can choose to retire as early as age 62, but doing so may result in a reduction of as much as 30 percent. Starting to receive benefits after normal retirement age may result in larger benefits. With delayed retirement credits , a person can receive his or her largest benefit by retiring at age 70. Early retirement reduces benefits