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3. I agree with delaying taking Social Security as soon as possible

Reply to DURHAM D (Reply #2)

Sat Oct 5, 2013, 12:54 PM

Oct 2013

if the income is not needed.
Suze Orman concurs. (i am a faithful listener of her advice.)
If you can delay it until 70, even better.
Actually I understood, that the age for full social Security was about 67 now, though I guess you can still take it early and get a reduced amount.

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