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For someone born in 1960 at what age would he begin receiving social security?
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September 03, 2007 2:22PM
You can begin receiving Social Security at age 62. The amount that you receive gets higher the longer you wait to apply for Social Security. That's the basic, simple answer. However, there are circumstances under which a person could receive SS benefits prior to age 62.
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