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Pluvious

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11. This is a very "situational" question...
Wed May 15, 2024, 11:45 AM
May 2024

As we say in poker, "it depends"

Two important factors to consider are inflation and debt

If taking your SS early helps you reduce or eliminate your debt, it could be a net benefit
If your SS goes into wealth preserving assets or high yield equities, you could be realizing a a net win

Hopefully you can review your circumstances with a competent financial advisor to determine your optimal decision

GL friend

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I am sure it will be fixed. I'm holding out for 70. NewHendoLib May 2024 #1
Just increase the SS tax on higher incomes.. In 2024, up to $168,600 in earnings are subject to Social Security payroll mitch96 May 2024 #8
I waited until 70 dflprincess May 2024 #20
yes - it is very significant. But I also feel lucky that we can wait. NewHendoLib May 2024 #21
Agreed dflprincess May 2024 #22
Keep in mind, you can only JenniferJuniper May 2024 #2
To be clear, that only applies to those who are collecting under full retirement age dflprincess May 2024 #19
It depends on many things. flying_wahini May 2024 #3
If you continue working while collecting SS, your benefits will be reduced Fiendish Thingy May 2024 #4
I am no expert, but I do not think there is a reduction in benefits. John1956PA May 2024 #10
Here is the info from the experts: Fiendish Thingy May 2024 #12
Thank you for the links. If a recipient has not reached full retirement age, there is indeed a reduction. John1956PA May 2024 #14
The cap is $22320. nitpicked May 2024 #15
That only applies to the $ over the limit, not the entire year's income. CoopersDad May 2024 #18
It depends jimfields33 May 2024 #5
Different reasons for different folks CCExile May 2024 #6
My goal is to wait until age 70 Auggie May 2024 #7
I'm also holding out until 70 and have 2 more years kimbutgar May 2024 #13
Hey, we're nearly the same Auggie May 2024 #17
no, not unless you plan to die young(ish). Voltaire2 May 2024 #9
This is a very "situational" question... Pluvious May 2024 #11
Other factors to consider nitpicked May 2024 #16
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