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discntnt_irny_srcsm
(18,764 posts)98. BTW any SS benefits may be taxable.
Thank you very much reagan. 
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I applied and was approved two months ago, no money this year as I made too much but I quit my
Shellback Squid
Nov 2024
#25
I'm seriously considering applying at 62 for the same reason you mentioned....
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Nov 2024
#4
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Joinfortmill
Nov 2024
#96
One thing seldom mentioned in these calculations is the cost-of-living adjustment.
Midnight Writer
Nov 2024
#10
Yeah, my first COL raised me over the $1K mark. Other years, it's just been a tiny bit, but I'll take it.
mucholderthandirt
Nov 2024
#84
Why do you think recipient benefits for current or soon to be recipients will be cut?
WarGamer
Nov 2024
#11
Glad that plan worked it out for him, madville. Like I wrote, everybody's health and fate are different.
C0RI0LANUS
Nov 2024
#36
If you are still working and cover your spouse, that coverage will remain primary until you retire.
tritsofme
Nov 2024
#43
If you can wait until full retirement it will amount to significantly more money, but only if it is 66 not 70, and if
JohnSJ
Nov 2024
#45
I wouldn't wait. That's just me. I don't trust that in the next 4 years, those not already in will be let in.
ancianita
Nov 2024
#47
Trump and Vought don't care about no blowback. If you know that, and you know that The People are
ancianita
Nov 2024
#55
I expect medical costs and local taxes to skyrocket. I'm holding out until age 70.
Auggie
Nov 2024
#50
Forgoing 2 years of 3600: 86,400. Breakeven point of 86,400 / 650: 11 years after age 70 age 81, not counting interest.
lostnfound
Nov 2024
#74
I took social security at 65, one year before my full retirement benefit at 66.
Joinfortmill
Nov 2024
#59
I've been on disability just after my first semester of college, but I don't know if that counts.
sakabatou
Nov 2024
#60
Go for it. My husband has worked full time for years while on Social Security.
scarletlib
Nov 2024
#80
My brother is eligible in January, and he's debating taking it early. He'd planned to work a few more year.
mucholderthandirt
Nov 2024
#82
I retired at 62 14 years ago, I have never regretted that decision for one second. Of course,
doc03
Nov 2024
#83
I retired as an "old fart", 68 years old, and started SS when I turned 70
JustABozoOnThisBus
Nov 2024
#87
These are the key ages: 62, full retirement age (FRA), year you reach FRA, maximum benefit age (MBA)
discntnt_irny_srcsm
Nov 2024
#89