Go Ahead, Retire at 62 and Claim Social Security at 67. Your Benefit Will Climb.

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Have a question about saving for retirement or your personal financial situation? Whatever the question, Barron’s Retirement can try to help. Email retirement@barrons.com, and we might look to financial pros for answers.

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Q: I’m planning to retire at 62, but I won’t collect Social Security until I’m 67. Will I still get increased benefits even though I hadn’t worked the last five…