Comments on: Should I Take Social Security at 62 or Wait [Do the Math]

By: Ronald L Hough

Ronald L Hough — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:35:04 +0000

Took mine at 62.5, no one in my family has lived past 82. When I ran the figures, I would have to live to 82.5 to ever draw more than I have recieved so far.

By: Yoga Woman

Yoga Woman — Fri, 03 May 2024 01:34:18 +0000

In reply to Angela Tribulato.

Hello Angela, It’s so nice to hear that my article opened up a new avenues of thought for you. Let me express my condolences for your loss. Best wishes to you. And thank you for sharing.

Best,
Marlene, Yoga Woman

By: Angela Tribulato

Angela Tribulato — Thu, 02 May 2024 23:15:13 +0000

I am a widow and planned on starting to take my husband’s SS at 65. I worked much less hours than my husband and he passed away at 65. It never occurred to me to take SS early and invest it. I’m recently retired at 62 yrs and living off the IRA that my husband saved for our retirement. I’m going to talk to the SS people and do some math to see how this would work out for me. Thanks so much for this information.

By: Yoga Woman

Yoga Woman — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:46:31 +0000

Hi Denise,

So happy you found this article interesting! Hope you’ll stop by again!

Best,
Marlene, Yoga Woman

By: Yoga Woman

Yoga Woman — Fri, 25 Mar 2022 23:04:43 +0000

Hello CM,
Thanks so much for sharing! Each individual’s circumstance is indeed different. I’m glad it’s a no-brainer for you. However, we believe that it’s better to take your benefits and invest in yourself rather than wait years for a higher payout. Unfortunately, some people who have paid into the system all of their working lives never receive their benefits because they wait too long and life passes them by. Best wishes for a long and happy retirement!