This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 70

You can start collecting Social Security benefits as early as age 62, but if you do so, you'll receive smaller benefits -- though likely many more of them. Delay starting your claim up to age 70, and your benefits will grow.As of February, the average monthly retirement benefit, was $1,981 -- or around $23,750 annually. But that's just an overall average.Image source: Getty Images.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool