can i file for my ssi now at 59

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62 years of age is usually the earliest you can file for Social Security.

In general, most people can start Social Security at age 62. However, your monthly payments will be less than if you delay until your maximum retirement age.

-- To determine your maximum retirement age (the age at which you could maximize your monthly income), please visit:
http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/agereduction.htm

-- If you would like more information about the many benefits of working when you are of retirement age, continue here: http://www.newretirement.com/Services/Working_In_Retirement_Reasons.aspx

-- Learn more about the benefits of delaying Social Security here:
http://www.newretirement.com/Services/Social-Security-Benefits.aspx


You might want to visit your local Social Security office. You can locate it here:
https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp