what is the age to draw social security
Social Security's full-benefit retirement age is increasing gradually because of legislation passed by Congress in 1983. Traditionally, the full benefit age was 65, and early retirement benefits were first available at age 62, with a permanent reduction to 80 percent of the full benefit amount.f he or she delays taking benefits until age 70, the benefit will be 32 percent higher because of that delay. The maximum retirement benefit for someone who waits until age 70 to collect benefits is $3,350 a month in 2013.