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Choosing early retirement in the U.S. offers more leisure time but comes with significant reductions and conditions.

Social Security shouldn't be your only source of income in retirement. Here's why you should think about saving now while you're still working.

The numbers behind Social Security say you should wait as long as possible makes sense, but there's more to the story than just the numbers.

2. Your retirement spending plan Before you decide when to start claiming Social Security, you’ll want to have a clear picture of your spending goals.

Using Social Security as Your Whole Plan Credit: Getty Images You can't treat Social Security like a retirement plan. It’s not. Benefits generally replace just 30 to 40 percent of your income.

2. Social Security benefit taxes You can owe Social Security benefit taxes on up to 85% of your benefits regardless of whether you're working.

Social Security trust funds are now expected to deplete by 2034. Explore the potential impact on retirement security.

This online Social Security benefits calculator estimates retirement benefits based on your age, retirement date and earnings. See what your benefits look like.