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Social Security & Medicare

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19. To be clear, that only applies to those who are collecting under full retirement age

Fri May 17, 2024, 08:59 PM

May 17

I waited until 70 to collect, but am still working full time. No penalty - except the hit I took on taxes. But that will change when I retire.

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If still working should you take Social Security Benefits at 62 [View all] exboyfil May 15 OP

I am sure it will be fixed. I'm holding out for 70. NewHendoLib May 15 #1

I waited until 70 dflprincess May 17 #20

yes - it is very significant. But I also feel lucky that we can wait. NewHendoLib May 17 #21

Agreed dflprincess May 17 #22

Keep in mind, you can only JenniferJuniper May 15 #2

It depends on many things. flying_wahini May 15 #3

If you continue working while collecting SS, your benefits will be reduced Fiendish Thingy May 15 #4

I am no expert, but I do not think there is a reduction in benefits. John1956PA May 15 #10

Here is the info from the experts: Fiendish Thingy May 15 #12

The cap is $22320. nitpicked May 15 #15

It depends jimfields33 May 15 #5

Different reasons for different folks CCExile May 15 #6

My goal is to wait until age 70 Auggie May 15 #7

I'm also holding out until 70 and have 2 more years kimbutgar May 15 #13

Hey, we're nearly the same Auggie May 15 #17

no, not unless you plan to die young(ish). Voltaire2 May 15 #9

This is a very "situational" question... Pluvious May 15 #11

Other factors to consider nitpicked May 15 #16