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25 Most Important Things About Your Social Security

January 6, 2020 · Personal finance

6. If you claim early, the benefits reduction is permanent

Another downfall of claiming too early is the fact that you will have permanently reduced the amount of money you receive. That’s right! When you reach your FRA, your benefits won’t ‘go back to normal’.

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