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Social Security Benefits Calculator

Estimate your Social Security benefits and find the optimal claiming strategy

Your Information

Current age: 56

Find this on your Social Security statement at ssa.gov

67
62 (earliest)70 (maximum)
85

Average is ~84 for men, ~87 for women

Spouse Benefits (Optional)

Your Full Retirement Age (FRA): 67 years

Based on your birth year of 1970

Claiming at Full Retirement Age

You will receive 100% of your estimated benefit

Break-even vs. claiming at 62: Age 79

Monthly Benefit

$2,000

At age 67

Annual Benefit

$24,000

100% of FRA

Lifetime Benefits

$432,000

Over 18 years

Years Receiving

18

Until age 85

Monthly Benefit by Claiming Age
Cumulative Lifetime Benefits by Strategy
Claiming Age Comparison
AgeMonthlyAnnual% of FRALifetime*
62$1,400$16,80070%$386,400
63$1,500$18,00075%$396,000
64$1,600$19,20080%$403,200
65$1,733$20,79687%$415,920
66$1,867$22,40493%$425,676
67(FRA)Selected$2,000$24,000100%$432,000
68$2,160$25,920108%$440,640
69$2,320$27,840116%$445,440
70$2,480$29,760124%$446,400

* Lifetime benefits assume life expectancy of 85

Social Security Tips
  • Check your statement: Create an account at ssa.gov to see your actual estimated benefits based on your earnings history.
  • Consider your health: If you expect to live longer than average, delaying benefits often pays off.
  • Spousal benefits: A spouse can receive up to 50% of your FRA benefit if higher than their own.
  • Working while claiming: If you claim before FRA and earn above the limit, benefits may be temporarily reduced.
  • Tax considerations: Up to 85% of benefits may be taxable depending on your total income.