How is the Social Security Optimizer calculated?

We estimate your monthly Social Security benefit at different claiming ages by adjusting your full-retirement-age benefit (PIA) up or down using the Social Security Administration's published reduction and delayed-credit rules. Where available, the calculation is performed by the pmSSAnalyzer engine; otherwise a transparent local estimate is used.

What data and assumptions does it use?

U.S. Social Security Administration benefit reduction and delayed-retirement-credit rules (public domain).

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Social Security Optimizer

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Your benefit at full retirement age (monthly)

Your estimated monthly benefit at full retirement age (from your SSA statement).

Age you plan to claim

When you plan to start benefits (62–70).

Full retirement age

Your FRA — 67 if born 1960+, 66 for many, or set 65 to estimate your benefit (PIA) at 65.

Monthly benefit if you claim at

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Your benefit at full retirement age (monthly)
Age you plan to claim
Full retirement age

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How this is calculated →

This is an educational estimate of Social Security benefits, not an official SSA determination.
Actual benefits depend on your full earnings record. Speak with your advisor and review your SSA statement.