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3. I waited until 70. I know about the statistics about starting earlier and getting more money in the long run,

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon Feb 3, 2025, 11:45 AM

Feb 2025

But I’m not financially sophisticated enough to make that work out for me. I’ll I’m still working at 75; I’ll be 76 in April. At some point every year they recalculate my benefits and adjust upward, because I’ve added another year to my top earning capacity. It works out for me, as long as they don’t torpedo Social Security.

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Senior Finance 3 Important Changes Coming for Social Security in 2025 [View all] elleng Feb 2025 OP

And what if you wait until you're 70 (vs. waiting, say, 2 years), no_hypocrisy Feb 2025 #1

IMO, funds will be there/are there. elleng Feb 2025 #2

I hope to God you're right. ShazzieB Feb 2025 #4

I waited until 70. I know about the statistics about starting earlier and getting more money in the long run, NBachers Feb 2025 #3