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‘It’s heartbreaking’: My brother claimed Social Security at 70. He died from cancer after one payment. Why wait to claim?
By Admin
“I’ve always been a little skeptical of the government’s encouragement to delay claiming benefits.”
My friend, 62, earns $20,000 a year. Should she take Social Security now — and claim survivor’s benefit at 67?
By Admin
“I calculated her break-even point to be around age 78.”
‘We have longevity in the family’: My sister is turning 67. Should she wait until 70 to claim Social Security?
By Admin
“Others say she should start at full retirement age.”
My wife, 74, collects survivor benefits on her first husband. Can she now claim on her own Social Security record?
By Admin
“My wife began receiving survivor benefits at age 60 from her deceased husband.”
“I’m in relatively good physical shape. I collect 100% VA Disability for mental health at $4,000 per month.”