Retire On Your Best Path with Liz Whitteberry

If I Won’t Live to 90, Should I Claim Social Security Early?

Liz Whitteberry

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If your parents passed away relatively young, it’s only natural to wonder if that means you won’t live into your 80s or 90s either. And from a financial perspective, that raises an important question: Should you claim Social Security early if you don’t expect a long retirement? In this episode, Liz tackles a listener’s question and explains why the answer is more complex than just looking at family history.

Here’s some of what we discuss in today’s show:

  • Rethinking longevity beyond family history
  • How lifestyle choices shape your retirement years
  • The trade-offs of filing for SS benefits early
  • How your decision can impact spousal survivor benefits
  • Running an analysis to weigh trade-offs with confidence

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