You can apply for Social Security benefits as early as age 62. However, there are pros and cons associated with claiming your benefits when you're so young. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of receiving Social Security at 62 and some important things to keep in mind before making your final decision.Social Security is a critical source of retirement income for millions of Americans, but the amount of money that retirees collect in benefits often falls shy of their total annual expenses.IMAGE SOURCE: GETTY IMAGES.Continue reading