To be honest, there is no professional analysis nor strategic reports for Social Security benefits because, everybody's financial and personal situation is different. It strictly depends on the individual financial status.
I’m 68 and relying solely on Social Security for income. It’s tight. Everything feels more expensive, and I worry about making ends meet, especially with rising healthcare costs.
I hear you. Social Security was never meant to be the sole income source, but many of us end up in that situation. The key is controlling expenses and avoiding common financial pitfalls, like taking on unnecessary debt.
Agreed, I've always delegated my excesses to an advisor, since suffering major portfolio loss early 2020, amid covid outbreak. I'm now semi-retired and only work 7.5 hours a week, with barely 25% short of my $3.4m retirement goal after subsequent investments to date
Thanks for sharing your experience! I've been managing my portfolio myself, but it's not working out. Do you have any recommendations for a good investment advisor? I could really use some help
My CFA, Joseph Nick Cahill, is a renowned figure in his field. I recommend researching his name online; you'll find all his credentials and everything you need to work with a reliable professional. With many years of experience, he is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market.
Thank you so much for the suggestion! I really needed it. I looked him up on Google and explored his website; he has an impressive background in investments. I've sent him an email, and I hope to hear back from him soon
I’m 84, took benefits at 62 and do not regret doing it at all. I have had a great 22 years I would not exchange for any amount of money. Live a responsible life, be debt free and and enjoy life. There is a whole lot more to life than money. Just went to my 65th class reunion and half are gone. Just do what feels right for you and you may get lucky. I go to the gym, ride my bike and stay off my butt.
You got it right. when you wait to take it , you have to make up all the money you you could of had for years and by the time you break even, you probably be dead or not wanting to do anything anyway. Great to see that you are that spry at 84. How many people can say that?
I’m hanging onto mine until 70 , I like that nearly 9 percent pay raise. The best part it’s compounded so as long they like to borrow money and put it on the debt. We will continue to see this inflation. They aren’t cutting benefits. They’ve decided to inflate away your benefits purchase power. That’s likely a 15 percent inflation… call it the CPI lie.
@@paulweston9441 l dont know about the other people on here but you can work and receive your SS I personally worked 30 hrs so I could have my benefits with the Co I worked at until 65 then I said goodbye
I'm 58years old living in California, I'm hoping to retire at 60 if things keep going well for me. Bought my third house last month and I can't be more proud that am i now. I'm glad I made great decision about my finances that changed me forever but now I can't seem to make any other smart investment for my financial security when am retired.
The first step to successful investing is figuring out your goals and risk tolerance either on your own or with the help of a financial professional but is very advisable you make use of a professional like I did. If you get the facts about saving and investing and follow through with an intelligent plan, you should be able to gain financial security over the years and enjoy the benefits of managing your money.
@@Believer292 It's unfortunate most people don't have such information. I don't really blame people who panic. Lack of information can be a big hurdle. I've been making more than $21k passively by just investing through an advisor, and I don't have to do much work. Doesn't matter if the economy is misbehaving; great wealth managers will always make returns.
@@james.atkins88 I think this is something I should do, but i have been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same.
*Mary Onita Wier* is my portfolio-coach, I found her on Bloomberg where she was featured, I googled her name on the internet. Fortunately I came across her website and reached out, You can also verify yourself.
Thanks for the advice. The search for your coach was simple. I investigated her well before using her services. Considering her résumé, she appears competent.
Getting your social security number at 62 allows early benefit access. Investing in the stock market can aid retirement by providing long-term growth potential and higher returns. A diversified portfolio matched to your risk tolerance and goals can help you achieve financial security.
It's not really a complex thing to do. You just need to pick quality stocks that have long term potential. If you're not conversant with that, then you should use a financial advisor. Or invest in an index fund, which has its own risks. It all depends on what is more convenient with you.
I had this same dilemma when I was 59. I wasn't very familiar with the market, so I employed the service of a financial advisor. I'm currently 64 now, and my money has grown by 3.4x.
Amber Michelle Smith is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.
I took mine at 62 and never looked back... That was 4 years ago.. I have no debt and have done very well investing ... I have heard too many stories of those who waited to get the full retirement benefit only to die before receiving any benefits or soon after... I am a firm believer that the present value of money is greater than that down the road.. No one knows when their time is up.. This was without a doubt the best decision for me.. Good luck..
I'm coming up on 67 and am in excellent health, exercising five days per week. Short of getting hit by a bus, I plan on living into my nineties. So I'm waiting until 70 to start my benefits.
My husband and I claimed at 62 because we were already retired. When my husband turned 62, we calculated that if he waited until full retirement age to collect, it would take 11 or 12 years to earn back the money he would have received from 62 until 66. No one is guaranteed tomorrow so, if you can, I say draw at 62.
Correct, I feel the government would rather for you to keel over than to hand you over what you deserve and even then they're still blockage in the system as far as medical Care and so on it's sad with Americans have to go through it seems like everything is a scam in America
YES you my friend did the same thinking me and wife Did. You are absolutely correct. These Financial people always want you to move all your investment to them. They want you to keep working. They make Money off of you still working.
I did the financial analysis on this also. It would take SSI almost 12 years to pay back the $114,000 dollars I would collect from 62 to 67 yrs. That is 12 years I could travel, improve my health by exercising and take up new hobbies that I would not do for the 5 yrs till I can collect full benefits. The real problem I see with their argument to wait is they keep moving out my full benefits age! so now they are stretching out the 'extra' benefits I would receive across 5 years instead of 3 years. This year I keep hearing that they want to move full benefits out to 70 yrs of age. So the same 'extra' benefits is getting stretched across 8 years instead of 3 years. This means it will take them longer than 12 years to catch up to the money I would collect if I start at age 62. This is no longer making sense to me financially.
@@rp1645 You got that right. The financial people will say, if you were out of the market for this period you would have missed x amount of gains. What they fail to tell you is for they same period you would have missed x amount of losses.
I took mine at 62, i saw many people dying before they reached full retirement age. After 62 your health seldom gets better. My house was paid for so it was a no brainer. That was 2008, no regrets.
@@clairemoore9012 my Dad filed at 62 almost 29 years ago. He gets the COLA every year. As far as I know, everyone collecting SS gets the same COLA no matter at what age one started collecting SS.
As a financial professional I've had hundreds of people ask me when they should start drawing. My answer to that question is always "when will you be dying?" Average life expectancy is about 80 years for humans. At age 80, you pretty much break even with any selection you make. If you live to be 100 it's certainly beneficial in the long run to wait until you're 70, if you live to 70 and delay until 70 it's catastrophic. My mother chose to retire at age 63 and filed her paperwork ahead and notified her employer. She had a massive stroke 25 days before her 63rd birthday and died the next morning. That's a drastic example but it certainly is a reality for a lot of people and their families. The other thing anyone should consider is what do you give up by not retiring early? If you continue to work until age 70, you missed out on 7 years of opportunities and things you could do while you're younger. The older you get, the harder it gets to go on an African Safari, hike to Machu Picchu or sail around the world. Don't discount your dreams. Consider how meeting all your goals in life weighs out with the difference in benefit.
I'm retired Military of 20-years and currently collecting a pension. I've always known that if God spared my life to see age 62, I was going to file for social security early and not wait to collect what belongs to me. I actually filed 5 months out until i became 62. My application was approved and settled a day after my 62nd birthday. I'm currently working part-time and my first check from the administration isn't due until August. I lost by filing early, but it was worth it and I'm completely satisfied.... Now I can live my life and its GOOD!!!!!
The right thing to do, and I did the same. when I was young I found out about a couple who waited until they were age 70, and both died within one year of getting the first check.......so sad
This is my concern too. I am retired military and 100% disabled vet so that is 2 checks. Then I am eligible for a government retirement and I have some money in the government thrift savings plan. Thats 4. I work part-time also as a college professor. I have to figure out if early is an advantage and collect those 5 checks as soon as possible, but that IS a lot of money left on the table IF I LIVE LONG enough. I am sure SSA banks on most people waiting and dying early.
I waited to file until I was 70. I’m in good health, still working part time, and have seen too many women living in poverty. My job keeps me socially active, and I believe it keeps me mentally alert.
You were lucky to have a pension- many do not. Also, it makes no sense for FERS people to use up our TSP when it can be left to our family when we die, unlike SS.
Glad to hear your thoughts. There is no one "best" time. It worked for you. You did what is right for you. I dont worry about using "my" FERS/TSP to maintain my quality of life.
@@stephencutler2239 Agree. Every person's circumstances are different. I could have retired at 57 and taken the SS supplement. I had a guy who worked for me who pulled the trigger when eligible at 56 who said "you're leaving money on the table" if you didn't retire when eligible and take the SS supplement. My response was that raking that money off the table does me no good if I can't live on it. But he had a wife who had a teachers retirement; I didn't. He did what was right for him.
@@gw5309 Yeah I am going at 57 with 30 years myself. I can easily get by on my pension and supplement because I have led a very modest life but I am single and never had kids. Like you said, everyone's situation is different.
I did it at 65 even though retirement age was 66. I never liked them moving the goalpost and decided to keep on the same schedule as it was intended. A personal decision. I can see the pros for any age and cons too. Takes awhile to break even if you defer it though. My dad didn’t last that long after he retired and he was in good shape. You never know.
I think COVID made the early retirement decision for a lot of people. You lose your job a few years from full retirement, not many of us are willing to go through a job search and start a new job just to get a few more years until retirement.
Worked with a guy who was getting a pension from a job and holding off till 66 to get full ss and pension from 2nd job, co-workers stopped to pick him up one morning,he passed away in his sleep, he was 64 years of age,same age as me.I retired shortly afterward.It's not worth the stress for a few dollars more a month when your in your senior years.
Your story is like mine . Out ot the 6 guys I worked with at retirement age, there are 2 of us left. One was still working at 32 years and had a higher paying position. same out come, didn't show for work and found dead in his sleep.
When I was in my 40’s one of the salesman I worked with counted down the days til he turned 65 to retire and get social security . He died three months after that date. That always stuck with me. I was in a high stress job . Could not wait to say bye bye to my employer and did so ! My plan was to get a part time job with health insurance at 62. With my ss benefit and the income I learned to live on less and was happier than having a big salary! There are jobs out there that give health insurance for over 20 hours but if you you cannot find one figure health insurance in your plan. The biggest challenge was to DOWNSIZE. You have to be bold ! Our culture seems to push you need millions to fund your retirement. Not so. I am 67now. No longer working and can live nicely on social security alone! No regrets! And what a great feeling quitting that job!
yep that is why I am going to file for benefits as soon as I am eligible because there is no guarantee that you will be alive if you wait. I know people much older than me who waited and it wasn't like it was the difference between night and day if they even lived long enough for it to make a difference
I agree with you. People can’t wait to retire and they don’t reflect on the fact that they’ll be older! Downsizing is key! I’ve worked since I was 9 and that’s all I know but there has to be a different way, a way that it’s not employment centric but one that centers on quality of life. Of course we need money and because I don’t come from money I must work for it but I don’t believe in amassing wealth for the sake of it. I want to live a without complications, just a simple life.
I have a friend who turned eighty last year. She took early retirement at age 62. Now she said her SS benefits barely covers her monthly expenses and regrets taking SS at 62.
How many people held out until their 70th birthday, worked at a job they've hated for 30+ years, and died a few years later because of bad health associated with the job they hated?
@@samandros3451 Age 70 maximizes your SS payout. It increases 8% per year for ages 66-70, bigger steps from age 62-66. So many people wait. Others save their 401K/IRA savings if those do better than 8%/year by taking SS. But SS sucks if you make too much money, on part time work, you start getting taxed 50% of the SS payments. Lotta math in maximizing money.
Since we don't know how long we might live, that wasn't a factor in my decision. The real question is... can I make it for the rest of my life, regardless of when I might die?
The point is to make a decision that is right for YOU and your situation, not what is right for someone else. I just turned 60 and plan on working to age 67. Not just because that will give me a "full" social security retirement benefit but because that also seems to be the right age for me to retire. Right now, I am working a job that I thoroughly enjoy and am making the highest income by far that I have made my whole career. Why would I want to give that up by retiring early? I still have time to vacation and do things that I enjoy while I am working. My company gives me almost 6 weeks paid time off. I understand if another person is working a job they don't like, and dread going to work every day and can afford to retire at age 62, that taking the early retirement benefit might be right for them. But that is not the right choice for everyone.
My thoughts were always to retire at 62. But because of COVID-19 and new management working us 7 days a week, I decided to retire early. Luckily I’ve got an IRA so that gets me by until my first social security check in August. Tomorrow is not guaranteed so my thoughts were always to get it ASAP at 62. I’ll be 62 in June of this year and I’m loving the time off!
I got mine at 62, a few years back. I'm still working full-time. So to me, that's money I can still save. Or use it for projects, upgrades, etc. "It's My Money and I want it now". LOL
I did a study of 10 years or more of ss cola increases.. Just to get a base line of possible increases for the next 10 years out.. It does go up.. But the guaranteed monies frees up other mones for other things.. So say 12 k a year in ss equates to 300k invested at 4%...so where do you get a guaranteed return like that?? no where.. So ss frees up 300k .. nice..
I'm not counting on social security, I have saved and invested, and own a house that is paid off. I still work at age 63. Taking a Social Security check will just be a supplement, to what my retirement investments provide. My advice is start saving and investing early, and buy a house as early as you can so you don't pay rent, but instead pay a mortgage payment that buys you a house. Yes you have to live on less, but you learn to do it and in the end, you have security.
Its helpful having your home paid off. I too never counted on ss to be my main income. I cut back working on my 34 year main job and found retirement is not all that cracked up to be. I now work at a job I like and love . Company has payroll deductions , which includes stock program, 401k , hsa family max, health insurance and travel benefits! The main point is i like what I’m doing and feel blessed to do it in my late fifties. I always kid with wife telling her she’s the smart one though for retiring at 49. Wants she saw we had enough money invested she gave up being a charge nurse and never looked back!
@@samualray Many people don't like retirement when they do it. Working gives them activity and purpose. My father retired 4 times. But he just kept starting new businesses. He could not sit still. He was a surveyor for the power company, and electrical engineer, and computer designer (worked for NASA), a restaurant owner, a tour guide, and owned an art supply store and art studio. Retirement was not in his makeup.
@@arizjones I agree, i tried retirement for about two years. I like working and investing. Financial peace. My first career is on its 34th year but is being replaced with a cool job. Doesn’t pay as well but loving it. To each is own!
I agree, i am young and i would love to retire early. What scares me is that when the younger Generations decide to retire the age will be so ridiculous for retirement and I doubt there be any money by then retirement.😞😞😥😥😭😭😭
@@karinap4584 They will start by moving the early date to retire to 65 and the normal date to 70 and the max date to 75. That should buy them 20 years or so. We need to start having babies and not so many abortions. They are killing our future work force!
I really didn't care to wait until I was 67 or 70...Started collecting at 62 and still worked part-time that kept me under the limit that I could earn...It worked out for me and my wife decided to retire at 68 and I also had a pension that I would start collecting at 65...More checks at an early age and the cola every year, especially with inflation increasing...I come out fine...I don't get retiring at a later age and only collect less money with a shorter life span and may run into health issues...I rather have my money earlier and then enjoy my life with good health
@@teeduck What's up with these pharmaceutical Companies? Haven't seen a "cure" for anything 30/40 years.. Everything is a lifetime Medication maintenance plan...🤔 This research needs to be turned over to universities? Or take it out of private$$$ hands..
True. Some of my co-worker worked til they are in their 60 n retitred at mid 60's n they died before get to their 70's so i feel its not worth waiting.
If you're younger (under 50) and watching this, I recommend setting one's lifestyle below one's means. In other words, when everyone's pushing to live a lifestyle based on gross income, set your lifestyle at or below your NET income and budget and SAVE. You don't have to live like a Pauper, just don't fall into the hyper-consuming-robot trap. This will help give you the option to retire at 62 if you choose. I'm 62 and retired at 61. IMHO, expensive homes, toys and expensive activities and hobbies, while enjoyable, don't make you happy. What makes me reasonably happy and content is engaging in activities that give meaning and purpose. For me, interestingly, handling my finances properly is one of those activities!
@@billj3494 Nice! Kudos to you. Feels pretty good, doesn't it? I assume you're not working. I'm not married, so I don't have to answer to a Boss (employer), Wife (they can get bossy), parent or anyone else. I never realized just how empowering and liberating it could be living with this level of freedom.
John Carlson, I am like you. I just retired at age 62, because my goal was to live like I was poor, meaning buying what I needed not what I wanted. Want is just what it says it’s a want not a need. I was able to retire from the Military find a good job, pay off all my debts and save enough to be where I am at.
Exactly. Took off early with a bit of a trepidation but so far so good. Still squeezing the pennies. My truck with camper shell has 290,000 on ot and hope to make it to 400,000. Care for what you have and oh do pay off your abode.
@@benberry703 Nice! living frugally definitely has it's perks. For me, the best perk is less stress. My one luxury (want) is my Dodge Challenger Hemi R/T. Saved up for years to buy her. Have always loved muscle cars since I was a kid. Besides being a physical reminder of years of hard work, I swear, driving that beautiful machine knocks years off my age every time I get behind the wheel...smiles!!
Getting Diabetes I n 2004 made me getSS at 62..Look at your life, your expenses,..get the money..live. Covid also made me look deeper in reality. A part time job will definitely help. Get a nice car, live your life.
I hope it was type two diabetes I had that got rid of it in one month just by changing my diet. All the doctor wanted to do is give me pharmaceuticals screw that
Well I just turned 50 in April. I'm an RN, have a pension from one hospital and a 403b from my current hospital. Along with SS, I sure would love to retire at 62. Nursing is not an easy job and my body is getting more beaten down by the day.
Go for it just check w your financial advisor that you’re able and go for it . It’s been 4 1/2 years ( I left at 60 1/2) and never looked back . Worked 2 jobs mist of my life now the rest of the time is MY time🏝
I said that too. I ended up retiring at 50. And somehow I make more now than when I worked. I think many people can do the same if they sit down and crunch the numbers.
I hear you, but think it through first. You might consider UPS part time work if you’re physically capable. Less than 20 hours per week, Teamsters kick ass fully paid health insurance, and fully vested pension plan after five years of employment. It’s a good deal for individuals who don’t need much income but do need great health insurance.
I'm 64 and still hanging doors. I'm in good shape, knees hurt but will work till 70 and the get SS then work part time. That's my plan. PS, I'm self imployed and that helps. I go to work when I want in the morning.
The average retirement in america is 62.. Readably available statistical data.. Its an interesting read.. job loss, bodies wear out, accidents , etc even if fit, on average peoples lose your job at 62.. Interesting fact.. I retired at 47..And am sooo glad i did.. Now almost 63 and i dont wanna do what i did then.. Usual aches and pains.. Plus goofing off for 15 years was a blast.. That was before 62.. but i invested (Im considered an avid investor) and my wealth has doubled in that time period.. But to not be a work bitch priceless...
@@Peter-td3yk if you're fortunate enough to be able to invest heavily and early. Most people live paycheck to paycheck. What are the statistics for people have any kind of money in the bank let alone $10,000 in a retirement account? Very low
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Men in my husband's family die young, usually just before retirement. He plans to retire at 62 and not collect SS until 6 years later when I retire at 65. So his SS will kick in at 68. Happy to say we have been planning for our future since our 30's. My boys are 17 and 26. I already have them involved in investing and making plans for their future, because it's looking pretty bleak for the millenials. Get your kids involved now.
@@Kadeedid1967 Excellent advice, Kim. I did the same for my son. He went into the Marines in 1993 and we wrote letters to each other quite often. In one of them I mentioned saving and investing and how one can get a tax deferral in an IRA. We discussed that a bit and then I told him that I would match his IRA contribution up to $1000 per year. He thought that was a great deal, so accepted. I helped him set up an IRA account and sent him a check for the 1st year's contribution. For the next 3 years of his enlistment, we both did the same. Instead of investing in the S&P 500, we decided that VGHCX would be a good vehicle for his investing. He got out of the Corps in 1997 and has kept this little IRA only these days it is not so little anymore. He is well on his way to millionaire status thanks to his 401K plan at work and a little boost from his IRA. I made the same offer to our daughter and her only comment was, "But, Dad! That would cost ME $1,000!". Needless to say, her financial situation is less than great and probably will be for the foreseeable future. OK, so I'm batting .500 in the child financial awareness game. Not bad... but could be better. :-/
This is a no-brainer for me. I had cancer in 2020, went in and had chemo, kicked cancer in the ass, and started collecting social security at 63 .Live life like it was your last day.don't wait! get it at 62.
@@Peter-td3yk This is what I think about - a lot. Death benefit from SS is still at $255 I think - so just one check for me would far surpass that amount. I have 1 child, not married. I do not need it now, so I would probably invest it all (no debt, paid for house, yada, yada - thanks mom and dad for teaching me that debt is sometimes a necessary evil, not a way of life). The realtor who sold me my house passed at 64 unexpectedly - massive heart attack; her family said they didn't know she even had heart issues! We never know when our 'time is up' ... My dad is 86 (and a great-grandpa) but doesn't enjoy travel (bad knees) so he is giving away a lot of his $$ now to family who needs it and his favorite charities. However, he is retired military so between veteran benefits and medicare his medical is covered - but he is healthy as a horse! :-D My view has been, what is the point of having 'lots' more money later, if you can't enjoy it - just to pay higher taxes after a work life of paying in (I've been paying in since I was 16 and got my first 'real' job) or overpriced medical bills?.
Had friend bragging about he'll get $3,000 per month when he applies for S.S. at 70. At 69 1/2 he got skin cancer and died 5 months later. Ekkk. His ex-wife though get's his S.S.
@@clwest3538 Tomorrow is not a promise. A family friend who I've known since she was a baby, passed away from Covid-19 complications on April 7. She was only 52, worked for the IRS since she was 18 and was looking forward to her retirement next year after 35 years with the agency. Three of my half-brothers died at 63, 65 and 69. I'm 60 and making plans to start drawing my SS benefit at 62.
I took Social Security at 62. I saw a study that showed those filing at full term, which use to be 66, could not catch up financially to me until 80 or 82. This was determined for a single person like myself born in 1953. Every situation is different. This worked for me.
"Every situation is different" sums it up. I waited until age 70, based on personal health, family history, financial security and liquidity, and the fact I well keep working (half to 3/4 time) until 75 or 80 in an encore career I love.
Absolutely. I am 59 and I would seriously think about punching out now except that I would have to self-insure for the next 6 years. It is not the only reason I want to let it ride for a few more years but probably number 1 for me.
Amazing video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got to talking about investment and money. I started investing with $150k and in the first 2 months, my portfolio was reading $274,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest my profit and get more interesting. For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home 2 weeks ago and care for my family.
Hi. I’ve been forced to find additional sources of income as I got retrenched. I barely have time to continue trading and watch my investments since I had my second child. Do you think I should take a break for a while from the market and focus on other things or return whenever I have free time or is it a continuous process? Thanks
@@SarahWood-ro9dz However, if you do not have access to a professional like JUDITH ANN PEACE, quitting your job to focus on trading may not be the best approach. It is important to consider all options and seek guidance from reliable sources before making any major decisions. Consulting with an AI or using automated trading systems can also be helpful in managing investments while balancing other
If you think you’re going to live past 80 take the money and then invest it if you don’t need it. Also 8 years of waiting you give up a lot of money that can take years just to break even.
Actually, the best time to claim is several years before dementia and other health barriers set in that would otherwise rob you of a healthy retirement
I retired at age 62 but I also have a FERS annuity and a TSP account that I currently haven't tapped into. Because I retired at 62 I receive an extra 10% on my annuity. My annuity is actually more than my SS income. Now, I actually bring home as much now as I did working. I currently don't have 10% going into my TSP account. I no longer pay into SS and Medicare. I no longer pay local taxes in two localities. Plus, I no longer have the cost associated with working.
Yup, there definitely are costs of working. Gas and car repair bills go up. I eat more because I get more hungry. And of course the stress costs on your mind and emotional well-being of a tough job, or frankly virtually any job. And the lost time you will never get back. And the directing of your focus away from your life and loved ones. Most of us pay a very considerable cost by working.
My dad was advised to collect early he did then died like 2 or 3 yrs later ,so God who made heaven an earth knows are time ,seriously pray to him an ask him what to do he will impress in you what to do
Old school philosophy was always to wait. New school says take it early. You basically have to live past eighty to lose the gamble of taking it early.. I have lost count how many people I have seen finally take SSI after waiting for a few hundred extra a month only to drop dead. I know zero examples that took their benefit early and are now destitute. Too many things can happen waiting. The house wants you to wait, believe that as you ponder your SSI wager….
@@richstafford1245 ...I agree 100%.! Taking it at 62... don't spend it until after 66... and you're right 100%... you'll have to be over 75-80 years old before you ever break even for waiting
@@richstafford1245 Am in a quandry over it. Ten years ago I asked my neighbor up the street who was retired at the time when he took it. He said 62, then he said you know how many people I know who did not make it to 62?
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Many thanks for all this valuable inform. I'm 62 still working and in good health but its time to look at SS. Will continue to follow and learn. much appreciated ...stay safe
I spent 11 yrs in prison and had questions regarding the impact that my absence from the labor market would have on my social security benefits. This video gave me resources to get those questions answered. Thank you.
For me, the question was easy. Run the numbers, assuming longevity to different ages. I settled on 85, based on family history. Multiply the monthly payouts from your Social Security statement using the ages of 62, 66, and 70. The age that got me the largest total (NOT monthly) payout was 66. That's when I took SS.
@@joeking433 Like playing the lotto. You gonna live to then is only one thing, are you gonna want to do things, will you still have your mental health. The game is always tilted to the rich. They have enough money to live a decent life style regardless of social security. Most people depend on that money to live an average life never mind some just to get by.
My dad worked 70 hours a week until 72. Quit because of failing health and then died. He lived for his job and I don’t think he regretted working until death. It defined him.
That's great for those who live to work, not so great for those who work to live. The good part of this is that he made a choice that was best for himself. I, on the other hand, retired in 2004 at age 55 and am loving retired life. Others might not but it sure works well for some of us.
@@edb3877 I also work to live. If I could retire tomorrow and just work 25 hours a week, I would do it in a heart beat. My plan is to retire in Summer 2025, right before I qualify for Medicare.
What did he do for a living too bad he never got out and enjoyed life. I have been in huge rut for years trying to pull out of it and move That is so sad about your Dad
I was a stock broker between 1985-1992, I have since worked int he mortgage business, and do mostly reverse mortgages. I actually have 3 customers who are retired college teachers who taught economics in colleges. This man is most excellent!!!
I turned 62 in Jan 2021. I applied for social security and now get a nice monthly payment and I have no regrets. I also get a government pension. Now I'm looking into ways of investing my social security money to have it working for me.
You are trying to invest the SS $$$? If you hadn't filed at 62, your SS payment would have grown 8% per year up to age 70. 8% guaranteed with no market risk. This is an annuity payment with no market risk. The stock market returns with dividends returns about 8-9% but that is over a long period of time. Should not have filed early.
Thanks for the video it was a blessing! I'm serving the Lord here in South Africa and turn 62 next Feb. Times are very hard for us here and so I can't wait to collect my Soc Security early. The dollar here is worth 15 times the local currency so I can do much more with it here then I could ever do with it back home.
Financial consultants always use the scenario you are going to live way past the norm. I agree there is a crossover point, but once you get to a certain age - you don't need as much money - you are to old too do anything. You have more money, but you can't enjoy it. At age 80 / 85 what can you really do? Yeah, there are always exceptions, but from what I have seen for the greater percentage of people at age 76; the limitations start to change your life-style whether you have money or not.
@@jlr4434 That's great that your parents get around the way they do. Rent?? Anyone that buys a house usually has it paid off so there is no rent for most that bought a house (example of reduced expenses). If you didn't buy a house and need to pay rent then you need to include that in your math problem. How far do they drive? My parents would drive form MI to FL for vacation every year, when my dad got 77, he could no longer make the trip. He still drives, but not long distances (hint life-style change). My in-laws lives in Asia, they are to old to make the trip to the USA (life-style change). I have just seen many older people don't do as much, but they still do - think about that. I didn't say you didn't need income for the basics, but I bet your parents don't go white water rafting, don't go to concerts; don't go on snow skiing trips; etc. - Just made a point that life style changes due to age. Meaning that should be a factor in this decision which financial consultants don't include. Your math problem is different than mine, I will include life-style changes due to age in mine. You're math problem may include leaving money to your children, mine does not - I hope I leave them no cash, but they are welcome to my home and other earthly possessions (they will be happy with that, I'm sure).
The community that I live in has many people in their mid 80’s and they are very active. Many still play tennis and go to the gym a few times a week. They travel the world and even visit vacation homes.
@@larryfalkin63 Great I hope to be active to, but what's your point? Are you trying to say life-style doesn't change with age? Because going to a vacation homes, playing tennis or going to the gym is not very expensive; now world travel can cost a lot. However; I much rather travel the world at a younger age - bungee jumping, scuba diving, playing volleyball on beaches, etc vs. going to a nice restaurant, sitting on the beach, going to a museum, etc. I don't know about them or you, but football, baseball, tennis and ice hockey in teen years, 20's and 30's volleyball 5-6 nights a week, traveling to tournaments every other weekend (cost) and bowling, late 30's and 40's roller-blade hockey, more golfing and bowling, raced motorcycles on road courses, 50's more towards golf, shooting and bowling. Being active by going to the gym for a couple of hours and playing volleyball from sun up to sun down are 2 different animals. My activities in general are less strenuous as I age. I can't go all day like I use to. Playing some tennis or going to the gym was in-between the other activities thing when I was younger. Generally, activities cost less and are less strenuous as one ages. Of course, one can find examples that don't follow the norm. The forest through the trees.
I'll be 62 in April 2022. Not entirely sure if I'm going to wait to get more social security. Though, the more I think about it the more I think I'll take it as soon as I can get it. God bless all you guys. And gals!
I figured mine out and if I waited to 66 instead of 62 It would take to about age 78 to make up what I would get by taking it early. by that age I may not even be alive never mind if I would still have my marbles to be able to do anything. So if I was getting 20 grand a year, that is 80, 000 in my pocket at 66. And remember I'm still getting 20,000 every year still. Which
If I go to the doctor and he tells me I have the heart and lungs of a 30 year old, and my parents lived into their late 80s/90s then I might risk it. Otherwise, the sooner I retire, the better.
For me when I retire at 55. I have a Supplemental Social Security. In my case its 90% of what I should be getting when I turn 62. Im going back to my home country to retire. My Social security and pension is enough to lived comfortably better than staying and working in the US. I can sell my house in Seattle that is fully paid and I won't even have to dip into my Savings and Retirement funds. These days everything is unpredictable its better to retire early and enjoy life for good. No more deadlines, early morning commutes and not enough sleep.
@@freedomstar3814 It's what drives a lot of people to jump north of the border. Then they take the money and run home. America has a great system that works well for some that have the option to retire back home.
There has been some funds taken out of the social security fund in order to pay for other govt programs. They should pay that back. No one ever talks about that.
Another parameter: say you don’t need the income right away, but you take it and invest it. Then the “cross-over” is later. Note this is just an ad. Short answer is, take it ASAP if your health is tenuous or you simply need the income and can budget accordingly. Take it around the full retirement age otherwise.
Has anyone heard of plans to initiate “means testing” for social security? This is where your social security benefit is reduced if you have other sources of retirement income, such as a pension, IRA or 401K savings, etc. It is an attempt by the government to preserve the social security trust fund (which is currently estimated to be depleted by 2034) and allocate the remaining funds to those people who have no other retirement income.
Never gamble with money that is associated with life. If a kid can play a professional sport and get paid right out of high school there is noway I would tell that kid to play in college he/she may get injured and never have that opportunity again. So the way I look at it if your blessed to be alive at 62 years old take it!!
I advised a friend to draw at 62. He decided to wait until he turned 65. He died just before he turned 65, so never received a dime if all the money he’d paid in for 47 years. Too many never make it to 65. My brother barely made it to 62. I have many of these stories. Life is uncertain. Draw as soon as your old enough!
Unfortunately saw that many times. I always gave folks all the facts, showed them how long it would take to make up what they lost by not filing at 62. It’s a choice that needs to be made individually based on life circumstances. Also had folks file at 62, collect and invest the money until full retirement date and then write a check for the entire amount they received and started over at full retirement. That is no longer allowed with law changes but we that worked their for so long have seen it all and it is a choice people have to make individually or with their financial counselors! We were not allowed to recommend either way but were all more than happy to show them the facts!
You said, "Too many never make it to 65." Well, that's true... but, many MORE make it to that age than not. In fact way more than half of the population makes it all the way up to 80. The percentage of 62-year-olds who make it 65 must be in the 90th percentile. If you are a 62-year-old woman, for example, your life expectancy is about 85. And this is the median. Meaning, 50% of females will live even longer than this! If you are a male, it's a few years younger... but it's still very likely that a 62-year-old make will make it to their 80s. Unless you are terminally ill, unless you know for sure you won't live to be in your early 80s, you have to go with the odds. You do. Granted, there ARE valid reasons for taking SS early. Every situation is different and some simply need the money. But taking SS early just because you think you MIGHT die early... is not a valid reason. It's not. A LOT of seniors who took SS early are now finding they have to go back to work... because their small SS check just isn't helping to make ends meet. Sorry about your friend dying just before he turned 65... but at least he didn't regret not taking it early. (Because he died... you don't regret anything when you are dead.)
I started at 62, I didn't need the payments so I invested it and made a bunch of money. Also, am having a lot of wonderful years of (quality of life) adventures instead of being behind a desk.
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In the case of early retirement, I don't think that the reason they are claiming benefits at later years has to do with people realizing the benefits of late retirement. It has to do more with the cost of living. People can't afford to retire any more.
You realize you lose 25 percent of your Social Security for the rest of your life if you file at 62, and 15 percent if you file, I believe, at 64. That's a lot of your earned money you'll never get back. And if at 70, 75 or whenever you are facing hard times, you'll wish you had that extra 25 percent.
Yes that is true,so what happens for all the people living under ss,and they decide to end ss.then what? Good way of thinking.so use your time wisely to figure a plan,and be in the front of the situation.make a plan.dont put your eggs in one basket.think about it.👍
I really like how you present your video. you have good charts, and you were easy to listen to. Oh and the best thing is, you didn’t ask to like or subscribe. I get sick of everybody else on TH-cam doing that. Thanks
I was forced to Retire Early due to three Herniated Disc in Neck in 2004. Failed Neck Surgery in 2005. SSDI in 2006 and Medicare given to Me at about 52 years old. Obtain Bilateral CTS in 2007. Failed Surgery. SSDI Turned into Full Retirement at 66. I do not Remember Even Applying for Social Security. But I get a Low Amount. The Neurosurgeon whom did my Surgery Request that I Apply. He did not fix my Problem. It Appear that I Should Receive More than I Get.
There are so many people other than retirees drawing social security it is mind boggling. I have clients receiving social security benefits. The back pay for people who have never worked a day in their lives is unimaginable. Social security needs major reforms. Prudency is needed in a big way.
@@ronm6359 LOL, Any side wanting to Cut S.S. will never be elected. My paycheck has been deducted SS for 50 years. I Want some of my money back. Also, if you didn't put in any S.S, you won't be able to receive any S.S. Maybe your thinking about Medicaid
@@WestCoastDP I’ve put plenty of money in SS for 40 years. Read the required (by law) the fiscal reports from the SS trustees, if you aren’t mad and seriously frightened, you either didn’t read it or didn’t understand it. Either way I calculated the amount of money I would have if I took those SS taxes and put them into conservative investments. Answer: 3x what SS will pay me. Surprised?
@@ronm6359 No surprise, I would have also gotten a lot more investing my S.S. tax. But thankfully we used IRA's to the max and have about 400% or more returns through the years. S.S. was suppose to be a supplement to retirement, not full living expenses,,, but I know many older people who would be on the streets without their S. S. Overall, S.S. helps,, though not perfect.
I'm a senior female 75 single. Took SS at 68. It was 2200 plus a pension. Now at 75 it's 3000 a month. I have a small mtg 489 which includes ins and taxes. I'm glad I waited.
Since no one knows how long they will live, or what their expenses will be, it's important not to think of Social Security as providing a specific level of living. Moreover, I've been given a differing story by each person at or brought in by my workplace. It's been very difficult to plan.
As a senior you never know what can happen health-wise. I pulled mine at 62 and am now 71. I have collected well over 110k the past years that I could of lost if I waited. I see me as biding time now at 71 so it worked for me. Also I had the advantage of a hubby 9 yrs younger that is only 62 now and still working :)
@@billpasaki4769 Wrong. Most people would never live long enough to compensate them for waiting. If you do your higher benefit is probably going to be sent to keeping you in a nursing home where your check is paid to them.
@@billpasaki4769 Then you should know that Social Security caps and your surviving spouse will only get a small portion of the spouses check. Money ain't everything time to ones self and family is precious and will be missed when you're gone. I don't know your expenses but you need to at least have no mortgage at that age. I means a lot. Also if you had a 401k or IRA that's double great. SS depends on corrupt politicians to keep it funded. Politicians that burn taxpayer money for their bases pet and corrupt projects. Our younger generation will have it tougher and tougher as they try to pay the older generations tax burden. Remember your vote counts against a corrupt government hellbent on destroying the economy and freedom we have enjoyed thru the years.
I retired at 50 in 2017 with full benefits + pension from my state government job. I will collect social security once I turn 62 since I also did work in the private sector over 10 years plus prior of getting hired by the state. The way I see you must enjoy your benefits while you can.
I don’t think he is make fun of us taxpayer. He worked a state government job that may be lower than private sector. A lot of people choose not to work government jobs because it pays less, I know I did.
Thank you so much for explaining and sharing. Everyone will make the decision that is right for THEM at whatever age that may be, but being armed with the tools to make an INFORMED decision is what matters most to Me. Thanks again!!
I retired at 62....3 years ago with an optimized plan. I’m glad I did. My advice? Create an optimize retirement plan and retire as soon as you can. You won’t regret it.
@@m1cajah live a simple life and save money to invest in rental property, stocks, bonds. Give to those in need and God blesses you. I did this raising a family of 4 and never making $100,000 a year. All things are possible with Christ.
I’m retired, at 66. If your healthy and like your job. Retire at FULL RETIREMENT AGE. But keep working for one more year. They will NOT reduce your SS. Use that year of extra income to pay down debt or whatever else. Remember you will pay tax on ss. Also reduce Medicare. So whatever number Ss says reduce it by $300. Probably a realistic number.
Exactly. I still work and began taking SS out at full retirement at age 66. I’m using the extra SS money to pay down debt. I don’t have to sign up for Medicare Part B until 2-3 months before I retire. I’m fully covered through my employer who will reimburse the Medicare part B premiums.
Thank you! I don’t know how I stumbled on your channel but it’s timely! I have a long awaited phone call with SSA tomorrow morning and I was planning to start drawing immediately. After listening to your counsel I decided to order your strategy report and then make an educated decision. I appreciate this!
I'm retiring in May, I'll be 62. I've had a quintuple bypass and a stroke with in the last 3 years. My only sibling passed 12 years ago with a massive heart attack. Both my parents passed away with in the last 5 years, i inherited everything. Between my 401 and inheritance i have about 600,000 dollars. Plus, I want to work parttime, just not holidays and weekends. So, I definitely want to enjoy whatever time I have left. Friends tell me I should have gone on disability after my bypass. I didn't know I could. This is all new to me. I do appreciate this video. Thank you very much. Good luck to everyone.
Considering your health issues, you still should be eligible for SSI, which is disability. SSI does not interfere with your regular Social Security benefits, that you've already worked for and are entitled to.
"The future's uncertain the end is always near." Jim Morrison The sooner you are a free man the longer you have to be just that. No guarantee on tomorrow. I'll wait you say? Only if the Creator allows it.
I was told by Social Security I was not going to receive any benefits because I work for City government and the windfall provision, reduced my benefits to zero . When I turn 70 years old, I decided to go online and apply anyway and I actually am now receiving a small benefit. I paid into Social Security system for 14 years before taking the city job
"Optimize by Avoiding Taxation" That means, defer SS until 70. Do as much in Roth conversions as possible while staying in a low tax bracket. Then when you have both SS and RMDs your RMDs will have been minimized by the Roth conversions you did, and you will be in a lower tax bracket. Note: I didn't say work until you are 70, or 65, or even 60!
If you wait until 70 to draw SS, you will never recoup the money you lost. Edward Jones sat down with me and said to wait until I’m 65 years old to draw SS.
@@cheryldaniels3659 Why didn't they tell you 62. Did you really mean to say "you will NEVER recoup the money you lost? Clearly you have not researched properly. There is lots of video on TH-cam that have run the numbers and made graphs showing the crossover age. Some where around 81 you go ahead taking it at 70 vs 62. Also there are other things to consider. If I wait until 70, my wife will collect a much larger SS check when I die. If I wait, I can make larger Roth Conversions while I stay in a low tax bracket. It is true that most people didn't save and invest over their lifetime, so they are pretty much forced to take SS before 70. Also part of your research should be finding out how costly Edward Jones is for investing money. Everyone that see the light and gets their money out of EJs hands is happy about it. Many have to argue and wait to get their money, EJ can make it difficult to get your own money.
He's correct about mistakes in your job history. My husband was missing one year of employment on the Social Security statement. He had to ask the employer to provide proof that he worked and contributed to Social Security for the year missing. It took a couple of visits to the social security office to fix this issue. :(
I am in excellent health and started at 62. Loving every minute of retirement. You never know when your time is up. I've seen people in great health go at 60. I didn't wait. Too much fun to be had.
I see it as having the freedom from work in your golden years, but while you can still enjoy life. What good is the higher amount if you're too broken down to leave the house?
I retired at 58. I did the calcs and planned to take SS at 62, which I did. The breakeven point was if I live beyond around age 73. I've known too many people who never even got to retirement, so I'm Okay with that. Best surprise was my still at school daughter received herself around 70% of my monthly payment each month as a dependent. Helps towards her upcoming college loan! Awesome. Shame I'll lose $400 when I reach 65 and get a pension from abroad! Bummer!
Im 59 and retiring when Im 65. I wont file to collect until I am 67 since I have 401k, IRA savings. :-) I also have a pension ( i know not heard of these days) that I can start collecting at 65 for life. Best to all. Its good to have a plan but of course unforeseen events can change that.
I turn 60 this month. Ready to retire and live off savings until 67. If one could guarantee 7%-10% gains in the market it would make sense to collect at 62 and invest, however remember the dot com crash. It took 15 years for the NASDAQ to reach the year 2000 high. Speaker says one should prepare to live into 80’s. I say one should also prepare that it could happen at 65. Live full and active 60’s and 70’s. 80’s things slow down. Don’t need a whole lot of money to sit in front of TV when arthritis makes moving a chore.
Two issues I have when anyone does a "financial" break down. 1. The assumption that it will be there in another five years and 2. The real effect of health concerns. Someone (like me) that has a heart condition should claim their money at the earliest opportunity. I do not expect to see 70 years of age. I wish folks like you would take that into account and at least talk about it.
I have held the belief for some time that a “means test” (for SS) is coming. I lost my retirement due to a corporate bankruptcy, but anyone who knows math knew the old retirement wasn’t sustainable anyway. Luckily, I was fortunate to have started a Plan B with enough income to replace the retirement income. With current inflation, there’s a lot to consider regarding taking SS early vs waiting past FRA. If the GOP doesn’t win enough seats in November to stymie the Dems through ’24, I may start taking it sooner. Inflation is changing the Narrative whether to take it earlier than planned.
A lot of people who think they will die early live into their nineties, and the opposite is true. People who think they will live to be a hundred die in their sixties. There are no guarantees. The Social Security Administration has it all figured out so that the average person will collect about the same total amount regardless when they retire. There are outliers of course, but on average it won't matter much. The real question is what you need. Saying that you are making more lifetime doesn't mean much if you can't pay your bills in your seventies. No doubt there are more people who regret taking it early as they get into their eighties than there are people laying on their deathbed at 68 going, "I won!"
And one factor that is never mentioned is that if you wait until 65 67 or 70 and work, you are still paying into the system every paycheck, not collecting. Just because the break even is around 80 it doesn't mean your payment stops, you keep collecting the same amount. I think if you survive on that amount for several years you may be OK if you plan correctly.
Took it at 62 and retired to Mexico. Living in a small, comfortable, furnished apt with cable and WI-FI included, off street parking and walking distance to the beach, $275 a month. Total living expenses including utilities, groceries and gasoline, about $500 USD a month. Everything is half the price in the U.S. The weather is much like southern California and the people are nicer. Viva Mexico! 🇺🇸🇲🇽👍✌ P.S. if I waited until 67 SS would only be about $100 -$ 125 ( for me) more a month. Not worth the wait. 😉
@girlinjax Because a vast majority can't afford even that. And many are living in states where drug cartels have a lot of control over the local population. Particularly in South American countries.
I will be 57.5 with a full pension and RETIRED!!! SO EXCITED after ALL these super STRESSFUL years! How is Thailand for cute and youthful single ladies? Is it safe or do ya have to worrry about thieves? How about Mexico? Any areas to AVOID ?
Retired 2 months ago at age 60. I was struck with covid 6 months ago. It was one of the best slap into reality hits I ever received. House and car has long been paid off. No bills. Life is short. As I age, money becomes less important and TIME more important. Always was a saver and now its paying off. Get off the Jones train...it will kill you.
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@@jacksummer854 What? I'm providing education
To be honest, there is no professional analysis nor strategic reports for Social Security benefits because, everybody's financial and personal situation is different. It strictly depends on the individual financial status.
You didn't cover disability benefits?
@@maximumoverload5134 True. Disability benefits are very different from retirement benefits. I am a retirement income planner.
I’m 68 and relying solely on Social Security for income. It’s tight. Everything feels more expensive, and I worry about making ends meet, especially with rising healthcare costs.
I hear you. Social Security was never meant to be the sole income source, but many of us end up in that situation. The key is controlling expenses and avoiding common financial pitfalls, like taking on unnecessary debt.
Agreed, I've always delegated my excesses to an advisor, since suffering major portfolio loss early 2020, amid covid outbreak. I'm now semi-retired and only work 7.5 hours a week, with barely 25% short of my $3.4m retirement goal after subsequent investments to date
Thanks for sharing your experience! I've been managing my portfolio myself, but it's not working out. Do you have any recommendations for a good investment advisor? I could really use some help
My CFA, Joseph Nick Cahill, is a renowned figure in his field. I recommend researching his name online; you'll find all his credentials and everything you need to work with a reliable professional. With many years of experience, he is a valuable resource for anyone looking to navigate the financial market.
Thank you so much for the suggestion! I really needed it. I looked him up on Google and explored his website; he has an impressive background in investments. I've sent him an email, and I hope to hear back from him soon
I’m 84, took benefits at 62 and do not regret doing it at all. I have had a great 22 years I would not exchange for any amount of money. Live a responsible life, be debt free and and enjoy life. There is a whole lot more to life than money. Just went to my 65th class reunion and half are gone. Just do what feels right for you and you may get lucky. I go to the gym, ride my bike and stay off my butt.
You got it right. when you wait to take it , you have to make up all the money you you could of had for years and by the time you break even, you probably be dead or not wanting to do anything anyway. Great to see that you are that spry at 84. How many people can say that?
I’m hanging onto mine until 70 , I like that nearly 9 percent pay raise. The best part it’s compounded so as long they like to borrow money and put it on the debt. We will continue to see this inflation. They aren’t cutting benefits. They’ve decided to inflate away your benefits purchase power. That’s likely a 15 percent inflation… call it the CPI lie.
After you retired at 62, what did you do for Health insurance?
@@paulweston9441 l dont know about the other people on here but you can work and receive your SS I personally worked 30 hrs so I could have my benefits with the Co I worked at until 65 then I said goodbye
Me too! Heck we don’t know if we’ll be around by age 62. I have no regrets!!!
I'm 58years old living in California, I'm hoping to retire at 60 if things keep going well for me. Bought my third house last month and I can't be more proud that am i now. I'm glad I made great decision about my finances that changed me forever but now I can't seem to make any other smart investment for my financial security when am retired.
The first step to successful investing is figuring out your goals and risk tolerance either on your own or with the help of a financial professional but is very advisable you make use of a professional like I did. If you get the facts about saving and investing and follow through with an intelligent plan, you should be able to gain financial security over the years and enjoy the benefits of managing your money.
@@Believer292 It's unfortunate most people don't have such information. I don't really blame people who panic. Lack of information can be a big hurdle. I've been making more than $21k passively by just investing through an advisor, and I don't have to do much work. Doesn't matter if the economy is misbehaving; great wealth managers will always make returns.
@@james.atkins88 I think this is something I should do, but i have been stalling for a long time now. I don't really know which firm to work with; I feel they are all the same.
*Mary Onita Wier* is my portfolio-coach, I found her on Bloomberg where she was featured, I googled her name on the internet. Fortunately I came across her website and reached out, You can also verify yourself.
Thanks for the advice. The search for your coach was simple. I investigated her well before using her services. Considering her résumé, she appears competent.
Getting your social security number at 62 allows early benefit access. Investing in the stock market can aid retirement by providing long-term growth potential and higher returns. A diversified portfolio matched to your risk tolerance and goals can help you achieve financial security.
It's not really a complex thing to do. You just need to pick quality stocks that have long term potential. If you're not conversant with that, then you should use a financial advisor. Or invest in an index fund, which has its own risks. It all depends on what is more convenient with you.
I had this same dilemma when I was 59. I wasn't very familiar with the market, so I employed the service of a financial advisor. I'm currently 64 now, and my money has grown by 3.4x.
This sounds very incredible. Could you recommend who you work with please
Amber Michelle Smith is the licensed advisor I use. Just research the name. You’d find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.
I looked up her name online and found her page. I emailed and made an appointment to talk with her. Thanks for the tip
I took mine at 62 and never looked back... That was 4 years ago.. I have no debt and have done very well investing ... I have heard too many stories of those who waited to get the full retirement benefit only to die before receiving any benefits or soon after... I am a firm believer that the present value of money is greater than that down the road.. No one knows when their time is up.. This was without a doubt the best decision for me.. Good luck..
What did you invest in?
@@ltruj123 Mainly a well diversified stock portfolio… There is always some risk, but it has worked out well for me…
Took mine at 62 a bird in the hand yes not looking back retired at 62
Yes, I definitely agree with your comment! No one knows how long you will live...
I'm coming up on 67 and am in excellent health, exercising five days per week. Short of getting hit by a bus, I plan on living into my nineties. So I'm waiting until 70 to start my benefits.
My husband and I claimed at 62 because we were already retired. When my husband turned 62, we calculated that if he waited until full retirement age to collect, it would take 11 or 12 years to earn back the money he would have received from 62 until 66. No one is guaranteed tomorrow so, if you can, I say draw at 62.
Correct, I feel the government would rather for you to keel over than to hand you over what you deserve and even then they're still blockage in the system as far as medical Care and so on it's sad with Americans have to go through it seems like everything is a scam in America
@@Purpleflowers-y3m - Yes. Personally, I feel that our government just wants poor people to just die.
YES you my friend did the same thinking me and wife Did. You are absolutely correct. These Financial people always want you to move all your investment to them. They want you to keep working. They make Money off of you still working.
I did the financial analysis on this also. It would take SSI almost 12 years to pay back the $114,000 dollars I would collect from 62 to 67 yrs. That is 12 years I could travel, improve my health by exercising and take up new hobbies that I would not do for the 5 yrs till I can collect full benefits. The real problem I see with their argument to wait is they keep moving out my full benefits age! so now they are stretching out the 'extra' benefits I would receive across 5 years instead of 3 years. This year I keep hearing that they want to move full benefits out to 70 yrs of age. So the same 'extra' benefits is getting stretched across 8 years instead of 3 years. This means it will take them longer than 12 years to catch up to the money I would collect if I start at age 62. This is no longer making sense to me financially.
@@rp1645 You got that right. The financial people will say, if you were out of the market for this period you would have missed x amount of gains. What they fail to tell you is for they same period you would have missed x amount of losses.
I filed for SS at 62- absolutely no regrets. You might just a well get your money while there's still some left.
Yes sir Gen xers gonna get theres before its gone.
@Ikeelu now Same for. I'm 62 next March.
And while you're still ALIVE. Only God knows how long any of us are going to live.
what about insurance?
Yes Sir not gonna last much longer, u cant make that money up you lose from 62 till ur 67 if its still avalible for yall.
I took mine at 62, i saw many people dying before they reached full retirement age. After 62 your health seldom gets better. My house was paid for so it was a no brainer. That was 2008, no regrets.
We have the same outlook.
I did the same thing but started in 2006, worked part time for 10 years and had fun...now age 78...
Wait and I might not see it retirement at 62
I agree. At 62 I took mine. Now at 65 I have cancer and 'Maybe' my days are numbered. I'm so glad I didn't wait!!!
Ahh, 2008. The year when Obama took office and my 401K started taking massive losses, for *8* years.
Filed at 62. Now 66. Happiest years of my life; not looking back.
I know several who have taken their benefit at 62 (a couple while still working) and not one of them have ever said they regretted taking it early.
If I file at 62 will it still increase with cola as well?
What did you do for insurance until you could get Medicare?
@@clairemoore9012 my Dad filed at 62 almost 29 years ago. He gets the COLA every year. As far as I know, everyone collecting SS gets the same COLA no matter at what age one started collecting SS.
I will be receiving a call from SS next week so I am happy to get money I have earned.
As a financial professional I've had hundreds of people ask me when they should start drawing. My answer to that question is always "when will you be dying?" Average life expectancy is about 80 years for humans. At age 80, you pretty much break even with any selection you make.
If you live to be 100 it's certainly beneficial in the long run to wait until you're 70, if you live to 70 and delay until 70 it's catastrophic. My mother chose to retire at age 63 and filed her paperwork ahead and notified her employer. She had a massive stroke 25 days before her 63rd birthday and died the next morning. That's a drastic example but it certainly is a reality for a lot of people and their families.
The other thing anyone should consider is what do you give up by not retiring early? If you continue to work until age 70, you missed out on 7 years of opportunities and things you could do while you're younger. The older you get, the harder it gets to go on an African Safari, hike to Machu Picchu or sail around the world. Don't discount your dreams. Consider how meeting all your goals in life weighs out with the difference in benefit.
Live to 100 and probably 20 of those years are in a nursing home , and who gets all that money then??
Good answer !
Live it up while you can enjoy it !
Well off I go on my adventure at 72 y/o , Costa Rica paragliding here I come !
I'm retired Military of 20-years and currently collecting a pension. I've always known that if God spared my life to see age 62, I was going to file for social security early and not wait to collect what belongs to me. I actually filed 5 months out until i became 62. My application was approved and settled a day after my 62nd birthday. I'm currently working part-time and my first check from the administration isn't due until August. I lost by filing early, but it was worth it and I'm completely satisfied.... Now I can live my life and its GOOD!!!!!
A god had nothing to do with it.
The right thing to do, and I did the same. when I was young I found out about a couple who waited until they were age 70, and both died within one year of getting the first check.......so sad
@@squirrelcovers6340 You can let him know that when you meet him.
@@squirrelcovers6340 relax
This is my concern too. I am retired military and 100% disabled vet so that is 2 checks. Then I am eligible for a government retirement and I have some money in the government thrift savings plan. Thats 4. I work part-time also as a college professor. I have to figure out if early is an advantage and collect those 5 checks as soon as possible, but that IS a lot of money left on the table IF I LIVE LONG enough. I am sure SSA banks on most people waiting and dying early.
I waited to file until I was 70. I’m in good health, still working part time, and have seen too many women living in poverty. My job keeps me socially active, and I believe it keeps me mentally alert.
Turned 62 last July and took my FERS pension and Social Security. No regrets.
You were lucky to have a pension- many do not. Also, it makes no sense for FERS people to use up our TSP when it can be left to our family when we die, unlike SS.
Glad to hear your thoughts. There is no one "best" time. It worked for you. You did what is right for you. I dont worry about using "my" FERS/TSP to maintain my quality of life.
@@stephencutler2239 Agree. Every person's circumstances are different. I could have retired at 57 and taken the SS supplement. I had a guy who worked for me who pulled the trigger when eligible at 56 who said "you're leaving money on the table" if you didn't retire when eligible and take the SS supplement. My response was that raking that money off the table does me no good if I can't live on it. But he had a wife who had a teachers retirement; I didn't. He did what was right for him.
I will be 60 in December. I'm planning to retire at 62. and have some fun with my free time.
@@gw5309 Yeah I am going at 57 with 30 years myself. I can easily get by on my pension and supplement because I have led a very modest life but I am single and never had kids. Like you said, everyone's situation is different.
I did it at 65 even though retirement age was 66. I never liked them moving the goalpost and decided to keep on the same schedule as it was intended. A personal decision. I can see the pros for any age and cons too. Takes awhile to break even if you defer it though. My dad didn’t last that long after he retired and he was in good shape. You never know.
I started to get mine at 62,and never looked back! Because, tomorrow is not promised to you.
Another one, here, who chose 62. Living simply, stress free. These are the best, healthiest years of my life. Am 73 now.
I lost my job so I didn’t have a choice but to retire at age 62. I never regret it
I think COVID made the early retirement decision for a lot of people. You lose your job a few years from full retirement, not many of us are willing to go through a job search and start a new job just to get a few more years until retirement.
Worked with a guy who was getting a pension from a job and holding off till 66 to get full ss and pension from 2nd job, co-workers stopped to pick him up one morning,he passed away in his sleep, he was 64 years of age,same age as me.I retired shortly afterward.It's not worth the stress for a few dollars more a month when your in your senior years.
I totally agree with you Vince.
Amen!
covid vaccine dun him in
Your story is like mine . Out ot the 6 guys I worked with at retirement age, there are 2 of us left. One was still working at 32 years and had a higher paying position. same out come, didn't show for work and found dead in his sleep.
@@340rps how old was he?
When I was in my 40’s one of the salesman I worked with counted down the days til he turned 65 to retire and get social security . He died three months after that date. That always stuck with me. I was in a high stress job . Could not wait to say bye bye to my employer and did so ! My plan was to get a part time job with health insurance at 62. With my ss benefit and the income I learned to live on less and was happier than having a big salary! There are jobs out there that give health insurance for over 20 hours but if you you cannot find one figure health insurance in your plan. The biggest challenge was to DOWNSIZE. You have to be bold ! Our culture seems to push you need millions to fund your retirement. Not so. I am 67now. No longer working and can live nicely on social security alone! No regrets! And what a great feeling quitting that job!
you probably don't live in CA, nor have a house or car payment, but a lot of savings. If so that is great.
yep that is why I am going to file for benefits as soon as I am eligible because there is no guarantee that you will be alive if you wait. I know people much older than me who waited and it wasn't like it was the difference between night and day if they even lived long enough for it to make a difference
I agree with you. People can’t wait to retire and they don’t reflect on the fact that they’ll be older! Downsizing is key! I’ve worked since I was 9 and that’s all I know but there has to be a different way, a way that it’s not employment centric but one that centers on quality of life. Of course we need money and because I don’t come from money I must work for it but I don’t believe in amassing wealth for the sake of it. I want to live a without complications, just a simple life.
I have a friend who turned eighty last year. She took early retirement at age 62. Now she said her SS benefits barely covers her monthly expenses and regrets taking SS at 62.
@@cashcowcw123 how much more would her check have been at 66 or 70?
I took mine at 62 and I'm now 65 with lung cancer. My days are numbered?? I'm so glad!!!
How many people held out until their 70th birthday, worked at a job they've hated for 30+ years, and died a few years later because of bad health associated with the job they hated?
Should we raise our hands?
If you don't need the money immediately, you can wait to start SS after you stop working.
Millions of people, is my answer.
@@samandros3451 Age 70 maximizes your SS payout. It increases 8% per year for ages 66-70, bigger steps from age 62-66. So many people wait. Others save their 401K/IRA savings if those do better than 8%/year by taking SS. But SS sucks if you make too much money, on part time work, you start getting taxed 50% of the SS payments. Lotta math in maximizing money.
Too many to count
It’s not about how much you will recover but how much you can live on. We don’t know how long we will live so that choice will be difficult to know.
Since we don't know how long we might live, that wasn't a factor in my decision. The real question is... can I make it for the rest of my life, regardless of when I might die?
Retired at 66. Took FERS, TSP and Full Social Security. Glad I waited.
The point is to make a decision that is right for YOU and your situation, not what is right for someone else. I just turned 60 and plan on working to age 67. Not just because that will give me a "full" social security retirement benefit but because that also seems to be the right age for me to retire. Right now, I am working a job that I thoroughly enjoy and am making the highest income by far that I have made my whole career. Why would I want to give that up by retiring early? I still have time to vacation and do things that I enjoy while I am working. My company gives me almost 6 weeks paid time off.
I understand if another person is working a job they don't like, and dread going to work every day and can afford to retire at age 62, that taking the early retirement benefit might be right for them. But that is not the right choice for everyone.
Great response!
Agree completely!
I am looking for a sugar momma….. to accompany you on one of those 6 weeks…. 😂
👃 good answer.
Yep, that's me also. Self-employed Still making multi six figures in my 60s with plenty of freedom and free time
My thoughts were always to retire at 62. But because of COVID-19 and new management working us 7 days a week, I decided to retire early. Luckily I’ve got an IRA so that gets me by until my first social security check in August. Tomorrow is not guaranteed so my thoughts were always to get it ASAP at 62. I’ll be 62 in June of this year and I’m loving the time off!
Did health insurance factor into your decision at all? Meaning Medicare won't start for you for another 3 years.
I got mine at 62, a few years back. I'm still working full-time. So to me, that's money I can still save. Or use it for projects, upgrades, etc. "It's My Money and I want it now". LOL
The Irish are thinking the same thing Terry.
Kevin K great idea!
I did a study of 10 years or more of ss cola increases.. Just to get a base line of possible increases for the next 10 years out.. It does go up.. But the guaranteed monies frees up other mones for other things.. So say 12 k a year in ss equates to 300k invested at 4%...so where do you get a guaranteed return like that?? no where.. So ss frees up 300k .. nice..
I'm not counting on social security, I have saved and invested, and own a house that is paid off. I still work at age 63. Taking a Social Security check will just be a supplement, to what my retirement investments provide. My advice is start saving and investing early, and buy a house as early as you can so you don't pay rent, but instead pay a mortgage payment that buys you a house. Yes you have to live on less, but you learn to do it and in the end, you have security.
Its helpful having your home paid off. I too never counted on ss to be my main income. I cut back working on my 34 year main job and found retirement is not all that cracked up to be. I now work at a job I like and love . Company has payroll deductions , which includes stock program, 401k , hsa family max, health insurance and travel benefits! The main point is i like what I’m doing and feel blessed to do it in my late fifties.
I always kid with wife telling her she’s the smart one though for retiring at 49. Wants she saw we had enough money invested she gave up being a charge nurse and never looked back!
@@samualray Many people don't like retirement when they do it. Working gives them activity and purpose. My father retired 4 times. But he just kept starting new businesses. He could not sit still. He was a surveyor for the power company, and electrical engineer, and computer designer (worked for NASA), a restaurant owner, a tour guide, and owned an art supply store and art studio. Retirement was not in his makeup.
Wow. Lucky you.
Not luck, planning
@@arizjones
I agree, i tried retirement for about two years. I like working and investing. Financial peace. My first career is on its 34th year but is being replaced with a cool job. Doesn’t pay as well but loving it. To each is own!
I have an extremely PHYSICAL job, it's not always about maximizing payout - maximizing quality of life.
I agree, i am young and i would love to retire early. What scares me is that when the younger Generations decide to retire the age will be so ridiculous for retirement and I doubt there be any money by then retirement.😞😞😥😥😭😭😭
@@karinap4584 They will start by moving the early date to retire to 65 and the normal date to 70 and the max date to 75. That should buy them 20 years or so. We need to start having babies and not so many abortions. They are killing our future work force!
@@thommysides4616 thank you to the democrat thing called "planned parenthood"
Yep. The men in my family had super physical jobs. They made it until late 50s before their bodies couldn’t do it anymore. It’s real.
If you want to maximize quality of life leave america.
I really didn't care to wait until I was 67 or 70...Started collecting at 62 and still worked part-time that kept me under the limit that I could earn...It worked out for me and my wife decided to retire at 68 and I also had a pension that I would start collecting at 65...More checks at an early age and the cola every year, especially with inflation increasing...I come out fine...I don't get retiring at a later age and only collect less money with a shorter life span and may run into health issues...I rather have my money earlier and then enjoy my life with good health
My buddy thought that and died of cancer at 61, never got his 1st check.
@@teeduck What's up with these pharmaceutical Companies? Haven't seen a "cure" for anything 30/40 years.. Everything is a lifetime Medication maintenance plan...🤔 This research needs to be turned over to universities? Or take it out of private$$$ hands..
68 is retiring at a later age, which is what you did. Try again
True. Some of my co-worker worked til they are in their 60 n retitred at mid 60's n they died before get to their 70's so i feel its not worth waiting.
I tend to agree with this. Life is too short and you never know what's in store. Retire early and get your time back to enjoy life.
If you're younger (under 50) and watching this, I recommend setting one's lifestyle below one's means. In other words, when everyone's pushing to live a lifestyle based on gross income, set your lifestyle at or below your NET income and budget and SAVE. You don't have to live like a Pauper, just don't fall into the hyper-consuming-robot trap. This will help give you the option to retire at 62 if you choose. I'm 62 and retired at 61. IMHO, expensive homes, toys and expensive activities and hobbies, while enjoyable, don't make you happy. What makes me reasonably happy and content is engaging in activities that give meaning and purpose. For me, interestingly, handling my finances properly is one of those activities!
This is the way I lived my financial life and retired at 50, I’m now 61 and I’m going to take my Social Security at 62.
@@billj3494 Nice! Kudos to you. Feels pretty good, doesn't it? I assume you're not working. I'm not married, so I don't have to answer to a Boss (employer), Wife (they can get bossy), parent or anyone else. I never realized just how empowering and liberating it could be living with this level of freedom.
John Carlson, I am like you. I just retired at age 62, because my goal was to live like I was poor, meaning buying what I needed not what I wanted. Want is just what it says it’s a want not a need. I was able to retire from the Military find a good job, pay off all my debts and save enough to be where I am at.
Exactly. Took off early with a bit of a trepidation but so far so good. Still squeezing the pennies. My truck with camper shell has 290,000 on ot and hope to make it to 400,000. Care for what you have and oh do pay off your abode.
@@benberry703 Nice! living frugally definitely has it's perks. For me, the best perk is less stress. My one luxury (want) is my Dodge Challenger Hemi R/T. Saved up for years to buy her. Have always loved muscle cars since I was a kid. Besides being a physical reminder of years of hard work, I swear, driving that beautiful machine knocks years off my age every time I get behind the wheel...smiles!!
Getting Diabetes I n 2004 made me getSS at 62..Look at your life, your expenses,..get the money..live. Covid also made me look deeper in reality. A part time job will definitely help. Get a nice car, live your life.
I hope it was type two diabetes I had that got rid of it in one month just by changing my diet. All the doctor wanted to do is give me pharmaceuticals screw that
Car is a waste of money
Well I just turned 50 in April. I'm an RN, have a pension from one hospital and a 403b from my current hospital. Along with SS, I sure would love to retire at 62. Nursing is not an easy job and my body is getting more beaten down by the day.
Saving your body is a great reason to retire at 62, but, if you don't need the income, waiting to file for SS is a good plan.
Go for it. Remember a shroud has no pockets.
Right? It's damn near impossible to do this job until FRA. There's a reason you rarely see RN's beyond age 55 in the hospital.
Go for it just check w your financial advisor that you’re able and go for it . It’s been 4 1/2 years ( I left at 60 1/2) and never looked back . Worked 2 jobs mist of my life now the rest of the time is MY time🏝
After a while working just sucks the life and so much positivity out of your life you don’t even realize it
My rule of thumb on SS benefits is if you're working and don't need the money, delay your benefits until you stop working, when you may need them.
i dont care what my financial situation is..i'm retiring at 62. tired of working
Good luck with that plan
I said that too. I ended up retiring at 50. And somehow I make more now than when I worked. I think many people can do the same if they sit down and crunch the numbers.
I retired at 59, 5 years ago. Highly recommended!
I hear you, but think it through first. You might consider UPS part time work if you’re physically capable. Less than 20 hours per week, Teamsters kick ass fully paid health insurance, and fully vested pension plan after five years of employment. It’s a good deal for individuals who don’t need much income but do need great health insurance.
@@melodymakermark i might think about it. i'll have ss, pension, and 2 retirment from tx and nc
I'm 64 and still hanging doors. I'm in good shape, knees hurt but will work till 70 and the get SS then work part time. That's my plan. PS, I'm self imployed and that helps. I go to work when I want in the morning.
If your knees change your diet and start making bone broth.
The average retirement in america is 62.. Readably available statistical data.. Its an interesting read.. job loss, bodies wear out, accidents , etc even if fit, on average peoples lose your job at 62.. Interesting fact.. I retired at 47..And am sooo glad i did.. Now almost 63 and i dont wanna do what i did then.. Usual aches and pains.. Plus goofing off for 15 years was a blast.. That was before 62.. but i invested (Im considered an avid investor) and my wealth has doubled in that time period.. But to not be a work bitch priceless...
@@Peter-td3yk if you're fortunate enough to be able to invest heavily and early.
Most people live paycheck to paycheck.
What are the statistics for people have any kind of money in the bank let alone $10,000 in a retirement account?
Very low
Collect unemployment and food stamps for the maximum period prior to filing
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I married a younger hubby...life holds no guarantees..so I'm gonna retire at 62 and enjoy whatever years I'm gifted
Lucky hubby
@@jdfflats1 You mean lucky lady
@@mikejw58 lol
Men in my husband's family die young, usually just before retirement. He plans to retire at 62 and not collect SS until 6 years later when I retire at 65. So his SS will kick in at 68. Happy to say we have been planning for our future since our 30's. My boys are 17 and 26. I already have them involved in investing and making plans for their future, because it's looking pretty bleak for the millenials. Get your kids involved now.
@@Kadeedid1967 Excellent advice, Kim. I did the same for my son. He went into the Marines in 1993 and we wrote letters to each other quite often. In one of them I mentioned saving and investing and how one can get a tax deferral in an IRA. We discussed that a bit and then I told him that I would match his IRA contribution up to $1000 per year. He thought that was a great deal, so accepted. I helped him set up an IRA account and sent him a check for the 1st year's contribution. For the next 3 years of his enlistment, we both did the same. Instead of investing in the S&P 500, we decided that VGHCX would be a good vehicle for his investing. He got out of the Corps in 1997 and has kept this little IRA only these days it is not so little anymore. He is well on his way to millionaire status thanks to his 401K plan at work and a little boost from his IRA. I made the same offer to our daughter and her only comment was, "But, Dad! That would cost ME $1,000!". Needless to say, her financial situation is less than great and probably will be for the foreseeable future. OK, so I'm batting .500 in the child financial awareness game. Not bad... but could be better. :-/
This is a no-brainer for me. I had cancer in 2020, went in and had chemo, kicked cancer in the ass, and started collecting social security at 63 .Live life like it was your last day.don't wait! get it at 62.
I'ma early retire at 62 and cash out...not sure how long I'm gonna live so I'll start early, good thing I started investing
My friend pat died at 63 ish hopping for a higher return he actually got zero from ss...
That is exactly what I did bought an RV and traveled for months it was a blast
@@Peter-td3yk This is what I think about - a lot. Death benefit from SS is still at $255 I think - so just one check for me would far surpass that amount. I have 1 child, not married. I do not need it now, so I would probably invest it all (no debt, paid for house, yada, yada - thanks mom and dad for teaching me that debt is sometimes a necessary evil, not a way of life).
The realtor who sold me my house passed at 64 unexpectedly - massive heart attack; her family said they didn't know she even had heart issues! We never know when our 'time is up' ... My dad is 86 (and a great-grandpa) but doesn't enjoy travel (bad knees) so he is giving away a lot of his $$ now to family who needs it and his favorite charities. However, he is retired military so between veteran benefits and medicare his medical is covered - but he is healthy as a horse! :-D
My view has been, what is the point of having 'lots' more money later, if you can't enjoy it - just to pay higher taxes after a work life of paying in (I've been paying in since I was 16 and got my first 'real' job) or overpriced medical bills?.
Had friend bragging about he'll get $3,000 per month when he applies for S.S. at 70. At 69 1/2 he got skin cancer and died 5 months later. Ekkk. His ex-wife though get's his S.S.
@@clwest3538 Tomorrow is not a promise. A family friend who I've known since she was a baby, passed away from Covid-19 complications on April 7. She was only 52, worked for the IRS since she was 18 and was looking forward to her retirement next year after 35 years with the agency. Three of my half-brothers died at 63, 65 and 69. I'm 60 and making plans to start drawing my SS benefit at 62.
I took Social Security at 62. I saw a study that showed those filing at full term, which use to be 66, could not catch up financially to me until 80 or 82. This was determined for a single person like myself born in 1953. Every situation is different. This worked for me.
"Every situation is different" sums it up. I waited until age 70, based on personal health, family history, financial security and liquidity, and the fact I well keep working (half to 3/4 time) until 75 or 80 in an encore career I love.
@@johne6081 are you still alive?
@@royharper2003 Debatable. :)
It's simple math......file at 62
That sounds like me. I'm in that "nothing special" bracket so there's just advantages for me to wait.
Health insurance is what will keep people from retiring at 62.
Absolutely. I am 59 and I would seriously think about punching out now except that I would have to self-insure for the next 6 years. It is not the only reason I want to let it ride for a few more years but probably number 1 for me.
That’s true.
How true.
Medicare for all.
@@billj3494 living wage too, I don’t like to get up and go to work
Amazing video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got to talking about investment and money. I started investing with $150k and in the first 2 months, my portfolio was reading $274,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest my profit and get more interesting. For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home 2 weeks ago and care for my family.
Hi. I’ve been forced to find additional sources of income as I got retrenched. I barely have time to continue trading and watch my investments since I had my second child. Do you think I should take a break for a while from the market and focus on other things or return whenever I have free time or is it a continuous process? Thanks
@@SarahWood-ro9dz However, if you do not have access to a professional like JUDITH ANN PEACE, quitting your job to focus on trading may not be the best approach. It is important to consider all options and seek guidance from reliable sources before making any major decisions. Consulting with an AI or using automated trading systems can also be helpful in managing investments while balancing other
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@@SarahWood-ro9dz Judith Ann peace is her name
Lookup with her name on the webpage.
If you are going to live past 80 and don't need the money, file at 70. If you are in poor health, file at 62.
How do you know you’re going to live past 80? Life gets extra unpredictable the older one gets.
@@htsyami Try to get term life insurance. The company will let you insure your life until just before you actually die. (I'm not entirely joking.)
If you think you’re going to live past 80 take the money and then invest it if you don’t need it. Also 8 years of waiting you give up a lot of money that can take years just to break even.
But nobody ACTUALLY KNOWS what age they'll live to... Too many variables.... I retired at 64.5. Glad I did.
I'm going to retire at 62 and continue to flip baseball cards and make that a living
Actually, the best time to claim is several years before dementia and other health barriers set in that would otherwise rob you of a healthy retirement
You’re right, at 61 years old I’m already starting to see memory failure.
So if you're Joe Biden, you would have already activated your Soc Sec benefits.
@@jaegertiger384 I still remember how to say fuck off
@@billj3494 Wow... must have hit a nerve.
@@jaegertiger384 You had it coming. Don’t be a troll.
Thanks. Great video. I work to live so I’m taking at 63. Just spending money.
I retired at age 62 but I also have a FERS annuity and a TSP account that I currently haven't tapped into. Because I retired at 62 I receive an extra 10% on my annuity. My annuity is actually more than my SS income. Now, I actually bring home as much now as I did working. I currently don't have 10% going into my TSP account. I no longer pay into SS and Medicare. I no longer pay local taxes in two localities. Plus, I no longer have the cost associated with working.
Yup, there definitely are costs of working. Gas and car repair bills go up. I eat more because I get more hungry. And of course the stress costs on your mind and emotional well-being of a tough job, or frankly virtually any job. And the lost time you will never get back. And the directing of your focus away from your life and loved ones. Most of us pay a very considerable cost by working.
My dad was advised to collect early he did then died like 2 or 3 yrs later ,so God who made heaven an earth knows are time ,seriously pray to him an ask him what to do he will impress in you what to do
I know of a guy that retired where I used to work, and on that day, he died shortly after punching out on the time clock, before he left the building.
Pray for what you want. Work for what you need.
Old school philosophy was always to wait. New school says take it early. You basically have to live past eighty to lose the gamble of taking it early.. I have lost count how many people I have seen finally take SSI after waiting for a few hundred extra a month only to drop dead. I know zero examples that took their benefit early and are now destitute. Too many things can happen waiting. The house wants you to wait, believe that as you ponder your SSI wager….
@@richstafford1245 ...I agree 100%.! Taking it at 62... don't spend it until after 66... and you're right 100%... you'll have to be over 75-80 years old before you ever break even for waiting
@@richstafford1245 Am in a quandry over it. Ten years ago I asked my neighbor up the street who was retired at the time when he took it. He said 62, then he said you know how many people I know who did not make it to 62?
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Many thanks for all this valuable inform. I'm 62 still working and in good health but its time to look at SS. Will continue to follow and learn. much appreciated ...stay safe
I took at 62 and I'm happy I did. I did it all online and never left my house.
I spent 11 yrs in prison and had questions regarding the impact that my absence from the labor market would have on my social security benefits. This video gave me resources to get those questions answered. Thank you.
Why you be in prison for 11 years 🙈🙈🙈🙈
@@rosiesilva1179 That's his business and I applaud him for being concerned and educating himself.
Well 11 years is alot of serious brain help.so you qualify.i don't think you would have any problems.👍
@@overcomer4226 I totally agree. God bless him.
He's paid his debt. It's over. Wishing you well, Mikey. Be brave and be bold.
For me, the question was easy. Run the numbers, assuming longevity to different ages. I settled on 85, based on family history. Multiply the monthly payouts from your Social Security statement using the ages of 62, 66, and 70. The age that got me the largest total (NOT monthly) payout was 66. That's when I took SS.
the largest total if you live to 85? What if you die at 75?
@@royharper2003 then he lost money
You took the risk and it paid off.
@@joeking433 Like playing the lotto. You gonna live to then is only one thing, are you gonna want to do things, will you still have your mental health. The game is always tilted to the rich. They have enough money to live a decent life style regardless of social security. Most people depend on that money to live an average life never mind some just to get by.
@@340rps Yeah, I can't see waiting. I'm 66 and each year there is less and less I want to do. It's far better to have more money when you're younger.
My dad worked 70 hours a week until 72. Quit because of failing health and then died. He lived for his job and I don’t think he regretted working until death. It defined him.
That's great for those who live to work, not so great for those who work to live. The good part of this is that he made a choice that was best for himself. I, on the other hand, retired in 2004 at age 55 and am loving retired life. Others might not but it sure works well for some of us.
@@edb3877 I also work to live. If I could retire tomorrow and just work 25 hours a week, I would do it in a heart beat. My plan is to retire in Summer 2025, right before I qualify for Medicare.
Sounds like a man who lived life on his own terms, so a good life.
His tombstone refined him!
What did he do for a living too bad he never got out and enjoyed life. I have been in huge rut for years trying to pull out of it and move
That is so sad about your Dad
I was a stock broker between 1985-1992, I have since worked int he mortgage business, and do mostly reverse mortgages. I actually have 3 customers who are retired college teachers who taught economics in colleges.
This man is most excellent!!!
I turned 62 in Jan 2021. I applied for social security and now get a nice monthly payment and I have no regrets. I also get a government pension. Now I'm looking into ways of investing my social security money to have it working for me.
You are trying to invest the SS $$$? If you hadn't filed at 62, your SS payment would have grown 8% per year up to age 70. 8% guaranteed with no market risk. This is an annuity payment with no market risk. The stock market returns with dividends returns about 8-9% but that is over a long period of time. Should not have filed early.
Thanks for the video it was a blessing! I'm serving the Lord here in South Africa and turn 62 next Feb. Times are very hard for us here and so I can't wait to collect my Soc Security early. The dollar here is worth 15 times the local currency so I can do much more with it here then I could ever do with it back home.
May God bless you and yours...
Thank you for serving the Lord , my God richly bless you
@@mailywong9612 Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy this video we made here on Revelations. God bless! th-cam.com/video/a9d3W7PeWdI/w-d-xo.html
Financial consultants always use the scenario you are going to live way past the norm. I agree there is a crossover point, but once you get to a certain age - you don't need as much money - you are to old too do anything. You have more money, but you can't enjoy it. At age 80 / 85 what can you really do? Yeah, there are always exceptions, but from what I have seen for the greater percentage of people at age 76; the limitations start to change your life-style whether you have money or not.
@@jlr4434 That's great that your parents get around the way they do. Rent?? Anyone that buys a house usually has it paid off so there is no rent for most that bought a house (example of reduced expenses). If you didn't buy a house and need to pay rent then you need to include that in your math problem. How far do they drive? My parents would drive form MI to FL for vacation every year, when my dad got 77, he could no longer make the trip. He still drives, but not long distances (hint life-style change). My in-laws lives in Asia, they are to old to make the trip to the USA (life-style change). I have just seen many older people don't do as much, but they still do - think about that. I didn't say you didn't need income for the basics, but I bet your parents don't go white water rafting, don't go to concerts; don't go on snow skiing trips; etc. - Just made a point that life style changes due to age. Meaning that should be a factor in this decision which financial consultants don't include. Your math problem is different than mine, I will include life-style changes due to age in mine. You're math problem may include leaving money to your children, mine does not - I hope I leave them no cash, but they are welcome to my home and other earthly possessions (they will be happy with that, I'm sure).
The community that I live in has many people in their mid 80’s and they are very active. Many still play tennis and go to the gym a few times a week. They travel the world and even visit vacation homes.
@@larryfalkin63 Great I hope to be active to, but what's your point? Are you trying to say life-style doesn't change with age? Because going to a vacation homes, playing tennis or going to the gym is not very expensive; now world travel can cost a lot. However; I much rather travel the world at a younger age - bungee jumping, scuba diving, playing volleyball on beaches, etc vs. going to a nice restaurant, sitting on the beach, going to a museum, etc. I don't know about them or you, but football, baseball, tennis and ice hockey in teen years, 20's and 30's volleyball 5-6 nights a week, traveling to tournaments every other weekend (cost) and bowling, late 30's and 40's roller-blade hockey, more golfing and bowling, raced motorcycles on road courses, 50's more towards golf, shooting and bowling. Being active by going to the gym for a couple of hours and playing volleyball from sun up to sun down are 2 different animals. My activities in general are less strenuous as I age. I can't go all day like I use to. Playing some tennis or going to the gym was in-between the other activities thing when I was younger. Generally, activities cost less and are less strenuous as one ages. Of course, one can find examples that don't follow the norm. The forest through the trees.
They are hired by the government and place the carrot infront of you!!!
The uneducated buy it!!!
@@jlr4434 medicines, strollers, hospitals, etc....
I'll be 62 in April 2022. Not entirely sure if I'm going to wait to get more social security. Though, the more I think about it the more I think I'll take it as soon as I can get it. God bless all you guys. And gals!
I figured mine out and if I waited to 66 instead of 62 It would take to about age 78 to make up what I would get by taking it early. by that age I may not even be alive never mind if I would still have my marbles to be able to do anything. So if I was getting 20 grand a year, that is 80, 000 in my pocket at 66. And remember I'm still getting 20,000 every year still. Which
@@340rps absolutely agree. Thanks for the positive comment!
You can still work, just have a limit at 62. Then stop when you're ready. The money you collect from 62 is a better value
@@michaelspinelli350 Absolutely agree, started collecting in August.
If I go to the doctor and he tells me I have the heart and lungs of a 30 year old, and my parents lived into their late 80s/90s then I might risk it. Otherwise, the sooner I retire, the better.
For me when I retire at 55. I have a Supplemental Social Security. In my case its 90% of what I should be getting when I turn 62. Im going back to my home country to retire. My Social security and pension is enough to lived comfortably better than staying and working in the US. I can sell my house in Seattle that is fully paid and I won't even have to dip into my Savings and Retirement funds. These days everything is unpredictable its better to retire early and enjoy life for good. No more deadlines, early morning commutes and not enough sleep.
Now that's what I call a great plan :)
@@freedomstar3814 It's what drives a lot of people to jump north of the border. Then they take the money and run home. America has a great system that works well for some that have the option to retire back home.
There has been some funds taken out of the social security fund in order to pay for other govt programs. They should pay that back. No one ever talks about that.
EXACTLY
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For damn sure.
With all our Money they have sent overseas they could have funded the SS for many years to come.
The government abuses the system which nobody defends!!!
Another parameter: say you don’t need the income right away, but you take it and invest it. Then the “cross-over” is later. Note this is just an ad. Short answer is, take it ASAP if your health is tenuous or you simply need the income and can budget accordingly. Take it around the full retirement age otherwise.
Has anyone heard of plans to initiate “means testing” for social security? This is where your social security benefit is reduced if you have other sources of retirement income, such as a pension, IRA or 401K savings, etc. It is an attempt by the government to preserve the social security trust fund (which is currently estimated to be depleted by 2034) and allocate the remaining funds to those people who have no other retirement income.
The best time to retire? When you’re ready.
When you feel like retiring do it and begin drawing out everything you have coming and enjoy it.
@@DannyWalker247 , Amen....
I enjoy working. I’m over 66 and still work to keep my mind sharp.
The most sensible answer on here
Best answer here. I am at 66. I then retire to the Philippines good luck to everyone here!
This man has told me more about SS than anything else I've found on the internet. All of it very helpful.
Never gamble with money that is associated with life. If a kid can play a professional sport and get paid right out of high school there is noway I would tell that kid to play in college he/she may get injured and never have that opportunity again. So the way I look at it if your blessed to be alive at 62 years old take it!!
Kobe Bryant did not have any of these , nor did he needed the other; and ended up with 600 million …
for somebody else to enjoy!!!!
I advised a friend to draw at 62. He decided to wait until he turned 65. He died just before he turned 65, so never received a dime if all the money he’d paid in for 47 years.
Too many never make it to 65. My brother barely made it to 62.
I have many of these stories.
Life is uncertain. Draw as soon as your old enough!
Unfortunately saw that many times. I always gave folks all the facts, showed them how long it would take to make up what they lost by not filing at 62. It’s a choice that needs to be made individually based on life circumstances. Also had folks file at 62, collect and invest the money until full retirement date and then write a check for the entire amount they received and started over at full retirement. That is no longer allowed with law changes but we that worked their for so long have seen it all and it is a choice people have to make individually or with their financial counselors! We were not allowed to recommend either way but were all more than happy to show them the facts!
Wow…..thx for the advice 😢
Exactly! My brother died at 59.
I agree
You said, "Too many never make it to 65."
Well, that's true... but, many MORE make it to that age than not. In fact way more than half of the population makes it all the way up to 80. The percentage of 62-year-olds who make it 65 must be in the 90th percentile.
If you are a 62-year-old woman, for example, your life expectancy is about 85. And this is the median. Meaning, 50% of females will live even longer than this!
If you are a male, it's a few years younger... but it's still very likely that a 62-year-old make will make it to their 80s.
Unless you are terminally ill, unless you know for sure you won't live to be in your early 80s, you have to go with the odds. You do.
Granted, there ARE valid reasons for taking SS early. Every situation is different and some simply need the money. But taking SS early just because you think you MIGHT die early... is not a valid reason. It's not.
A LOT of seniors who took SS early are now finding they have to go back to work... because their small SS check just isn't helping to make ends meet.
Sorry about your friend dying just before he turned 65... but at least he didn't regret not taking it early. (Because he died... you don't regret anything when you are dead.)
I started at 62, I didn't need the payments so I invested it and made a bunch of money. Also, am having a lot of wonderful years of (quality of life) adventures instead of being behind a desk.
Take it early because you still have health and energy to make use of it.
THIS! This so much.
Amen brother!!!
that can change overnight!!!!knock on wood!!!
MOST PEOPLES DON'T LIVE LONG WITHOUT A LOT OF HEALTH PROBLEMS...I AGREE WHILE U ARE ABLE 2 TRAVEL & MOVE AROUND..THIS WILL BENEFIT THOSE THAT WELL OFF, RICH OR THE FAMOUS ..THOSE THAT ARE BROKE KEEP ON WORKING BECAUSE BILLS IS ALL U HAVE..ONCE A MONTH CHECK IS REALLY HARD 4 MANY..
I agree ...♥️🙏
Due to the job market I am taking early SS in another 3 years. It has been tough finding full-time employment at this point in my life.
In the case of early retirement, I don't think that the reason they are claiming benefits at later years has to do with people realizing the benefits of late retirement. It has to do more with the cost of living. People can't afford to retire any more.
Yup. Not with the price of a can of beans tripling in a couple of years, gas going way up, and rents increasing 20 to 40% per year.
No shit thanks to the nut ball in office and chump leaving us after he won the election gotta love $6.00 gallon for diesel
File as soon as you can and never look back. Who knows how long you will live. Who knows how long social security will last.
You realize you lose 25 percent of your Social Security for the rest of your life if you file at 62, and 15 percent if you file, I believe, at 64. That's a lot of your earned money you'll never get back. And if at 70, 75 or whenever you are facing hard times, you'll wish you had that extra 25 percent.
Yes that is true,so what happens for all the people living under ss,and they decide to end ss.then what? Good way of thinking.so use your time wisely to figure a plan,and be in the front of the situation.make a plan.dont put your eggs in one basket.think about it.👍
@@brianarbenz7206 This is true if you live to be 70-75 plus years.
I really like how you present your video. you have good charts, and you were easy to listen to. Oh and the best thing is, you didn’t ask to like or subscribe. I get sick of everybody else on TH-cam doing that. Thanks
I agree....excellent video
The You tubers get paid by their viewers,
I was forced to Retire Early due to three Herniated Disc in Neck in 2004. Failed Neck Surgery in 2005. SSDI in 2006 and Medicare given to Me at about 52 years old. Obtain Bilateral CTS in 2007. Failed Surgery. SSDI Turned into Full Retirement at 66. I do not Remember Even Applying for Social Security. But I get a Low Amount. The Neurosurgeon whom did my Surgery Request that I Apply. He did not fix my Problem. It Appear that I Should Receive More than I Get.
There are so many people other than retirees drawing social security it is mind boggling. I have clients receiving social security benefits. The back pay for people who have never worked a day in their lives is unimaginable. Social security needs major reforms. Prudency is needed in a big way.
I agree, but the Democrats won’t let that happen, too many people like to vote for Santa Claus
@@ronm6359 LOL, Any side wanting to Cut S.S. will never be elected. My paycheck has been deducted SS for 50 years. I Want some of my money back. Also, if you didn't put in any S.S, you won't be able to receive any S.S. Maybe your thinking about Medicaid
@@WestCoastDP I’ve put plenty of money in SS for 40 years. Read the required (by law) the fiscal reports from the SS trustees, if you aren’t mad and seriously frightened, you either didn’t read it or didn’t understand it. Either way I calculated the amount of money I would have if I took those SS taxes and put them into conservative investments. Answer: 3x what SS will pay me. Surprised?
@@ronm6359 No surprise, I would have also gotten a lot more investing my S.S. tax. But thankfully we used IRA's to the max and have about 400% or more returns through the years. S.S. was suppose to be a supplement to retirement, not full living expenses,,, but I know many older people who would be on the streets without their S. S. Overall, S.S. helps,, though not perfect.
Your thinking of SSI, not ss.
I'm a senior female 75 single. Took SS at 68. It was 2200 plus a pension. Now at 75 it's 3000 a month. I have a small mtg 489 which includes ins and taxes. I'm glad I waited.
No offense, but why does a 75 year old adult have a mortgage at all?
Since no one knows how long they will live, or what their expenses will be, it's important not to think of Social Security as providing a specific level of living. Moreover, I've been given a differing story by each person at or brought in by my workplace. It's been very difficult to plan.
If you need the money, take it.
If you don't think you will have longevity, take it.
We never know how much time we have.
As a senior you never know what can happen health-wise. I pulled mine at 62 and am now 71. I have collected well over 110k the past years that I could of lost if I waited. I see me as biding time now at 71 so it worked for me. Also I had the advantage of a hubby 9 yrs younger that is only 62 now and still working :)
Your benefit would be much higher if you had waited. Do not retire at 62.
@@billpasaki4769 Wrong. Most people would never live long enough to compensate them for waiting. If you do your higher benefit is probably going to be sent to keeping you in a nursing home where your check is paid to them.
@@terrytesterman1689 And your spouse? Do you care about him or her receiving a higher benefit? Terry it is not always about you.
@@billpasaki4769 Then you should know that Social Security caps and your surviving spouse will only get a small portion of the spouses check. Money ain't everything time to ones self and family is precious and will be missed when you're gone. I don't know your expenses but you need to at least have no mortgage at that age. I means a lot. Also if you had a 401k or IRA that's double great. SS depends on corrupt politicians to keep it funded. Politicians that burn taxpayer money for their bases pet and corrupt projects. Our younger generation will have it tougher and tougher as they try to pay the older generations tax burden. Remember your vote counts against a corrupt government hellbent on destroying the economy and freedom we have enjoyed thru the years.
@@terrytesterman1689 Terry you seem like a very angry man.
I retired at 50 in 2017 with full benefits + pension from my state government job. I will collect social security once I turn 62 since I also did work in the private sector over 10 years plus prior of getting hired by the state. The way I see you must enjoy your benefits while you can.
Papa Sam!!, American taxpayers pay your salary and now you make fun of them
I don’t think he is make fun of us taxpayer. He worked a state government job that may be lower than private sector. A lot of people choose not to work government jobs because it pays less, I know I did.
Thank you so much for explaining and sharing. Everyone will make the decision that is right for THEM at whatever age that may be, but being armed with the tools to make an INFORMED decision is what matters most to Me. Thanks again!!
Actually, the overwhelming majority of ppl with make the wrong decision.
@@retired8484 that is probably because a lot of people can't admit to themselves they are going to or can die at any given time
I retired at 62....3 years ago with an optimized plan. I’m glad I did. My advice? Create an optimize retirement plan and retire as soon as you can. You won’t regret it.
What do you mean “optimized plan”?
@@m1cajah live a simple life and save money to invest in rental property, stocks, bonds. Give to those in need and God blesses you. I did this raising a family of 4 and never making $100,000 a year. All things are possible with Christ.
@@m1cajah switch from selling skunk weed to RX.
@@m1cajah 00.
I’m retired, at 66. If your healthy and like your job. Retire at FULL RETIREMENT AGE. But keep working for one more year. They will NOT reduce your SS. Use that year of extra income to pay down debt or whatever else. Remember you will pay tax on ss. Also reduce Medicare. So whatever number Ss says reduce it by $300. Probably a realistic number.
Exactly. I still work and began taking SS out at full retirement at age 66. I’m using the extra SS money to pay down debt. I don’t have to sign up for Medicare Part B until 2-3 months before I retire. I’m fully covered through my employer who will reimburse the Medicare part B premiums.
With a larger SS benefit check, you may have to pay more in income taxes and Medicare premiums. If you die before age 70 what did you gain by waiting?
No tax on SS under $25,000
Thank you! I don’t know how I stumbled on your channel but it’s timely! I have a long awaited phone call with SSA tomorrow morning and I was planning to start drawing immediately. After listening to your counsel I decided to order your strategy report and then make an educated decision. I appreciate this!
Glad I caught all of this information sir. Thanks a million.
I'm retiring as soon as I get my car and truck paid off. My house is paid off already, so all I will have to pay is utilities, ins. and food.
Do you live in a high property tax state that offers no relief for Seniors?
Amen to that! Debt free is being at peace🎉 62 retiring next year, paying off 3 credit cards. I'm done with the 45 year workforce! 🙏
Statistically if you have money in investments it makes financial sense to take SS early and withdraw less from your investments every year...
I'm retiring in May, I'll be 62. I've had a quintuple bypass and a stroke with in the last 3 years. My only sibling passed 12 years ago with a massive heart attack. Both my parents passed away with in the last 5 years, i inherited everything. Between my 401 and inheritance i have about 600,000 dollars. Plus, I want to work parttime, just not holidays and weekends. So, I definitely want to enjoy whatever time I have left. Friends tell me I should have gone on disability after my bypass. I didn't know I could. This is all new to me. I do appreciate this video. Thank you very much. Good luck to everyone.
Considering your health issues, you still should be eligible for SSI, which is disability. SSI does not interfere with your regular Social Security benefits, that you've already worked for and are entitled to.
@@slimdude2011 How can i get disability? My surgery was 2 years ago. i only have 2 more months before i retire.
I just retired at 62 and I have health insurance cheaper than what I was paying . I just turned 63 and very happy with what I have.
Having no debt convinced me to retire at 62. Can easily find part time work if I want
And for how long does your health stay good ???
$1K of more money / month makes a big difference in your latter years. I've seen it first-hand.
@@jaegertiger384 All the more reason to retire early and enjoy what healthy years you have left.
@@jaegertiger384 I have what’s called insurance
That's my plan.no debt and 11 months to go.
@@rebelsixtynine1 Way cool!
"The future's uncertain the end is always near." Jim Morrison The sooner you are a free man the longer you have to be just that. No guarantee on tomorrow. I'll wait you say? Only if the Creator allows it.
I was told by Social Security I was not going to receive any benefits because I work for City government and the windfall provision, reduced my benefits to zero . When I turn 70 years old, I decided to go online and apply anyway and I actually am now receiving a small benefit. I paid into Social Security system for 14 years before taking the city job
Its actually best to SPLIT the difference.... I retired at 64.5... a little more money, but only gave up 2.5 years to be more comfortable.😎
Great point! If not right at 62, why not 63 or 64 etc..... it doesn't have to be 62 or 67. Even waiting a year increases your benefit amount.
It's sad to be making plans in the middle of the 4th quarter about how much money you will need until after your limo ride to the cemetery.
"Optimize by Avoiding Taxation" That means, defer SS until 70. Do as much in Roth conversions as possible while staying in a low tax bracket. Then when you have both SS and RMDs your RMDs will have been minimized by the Roth conversions you did, and you will be in a lower tax bracket. Note: I didn't say work until you are 70, or 65, or even 60!
This is the best advice on this posting. You must be a CFP
Scot Hanson CFP
@@scothanson1880 No, I read a lot of early retirement forums.
If you wait until 70 to draw SS, you will never recoup the money you lost. Edward Jones sat down with me and said to wait until I’m 65 years old to draw SS.
@@cheryldaniels3659 Why didn't they tell you 62. Did you really mean to say "you will NEVER recoup the money you lost? Clearly you have not researched properly. There is lots of video on TH-cam that have run the numbers and made graphs showing the crossover age. Some where around 81 you go ahead taking it at 70 vs 62. Also there are other things to consider. If I wait until 70, my wife will collect a much larger SS check when I die. If I wait, I can make larger Roth Conversions while I stay in a low tax bracket. It is true that most people didn't save and invest over their lifetime, so they are pretty much forced to take SS before 70.
Also part of your research should be finding out how costly Edward Jones is for investing money. Everyone that see the light and gets their money out of EJs hands is happy about it. Many have to argue and wait to get their money, EJ can make it difficult to get your own money.
@@scothanson1880 it is not so great advice for someone that dies at 72 or earlier or someone that can't afford an IRA.
He's correct about mistakes in your job history. My husband was missing one year of employment on the Social Security statement. He had to ask the employer to provide proof that he worked and contributed to Social Security for the year missing. It took a couple of visits to the social security office to fix this issue. :(
I am in excellent health and started at 62. Loving every minute of retirement. You never know when your time is up. I've seen people in great health go at 60. I didn't wait. Too much fun to be had.
I see it as having the freedom from work in your golden years, but while you can still enjoy life. What good is the higher amount if you're too broken down to leave the house?
I agree
I agree
I retired at 58. I did the calcs and planned to take SS at 62, which I did. The breakeven point was if I live beyond around age 73. I've known too many people who never even got to retirement, so I'm Okay with that. Best surprise was my still at school daughter received herself around 70% of my monthly payment each month as a dependent. Helps towards her upcoming college loan! Awesome.
Shame I'll lose $400 when I reach 65 and get a pension from abroad! Bummer!
The break even for 62 vs 66 is ~77 for most, no way it is 73.
@@craigmahon1303 it will vary slightly per individual. I suggest anyone thinking about it, do your own payback math
Im 59 and retiring when Im 65. I wont file to collect until I am 67 since I have 401k, IRA savings. :-) I also have a pension ( i know not heard of these days) that I can start collecting at 65 for life. Best to all. Its good to have a plan but of course unforeseen events can change that.
Same age , same situation for me, May retire before 65, If savings and investments can provide as planed ... but wont file to collect until 67,
I turn 60 this month. Ready to retire and live off savings until 67. If one could guarantee 7%-10% gains in the market it would make sense to collect at 62 and invest, however remember the dot com crash. It took 15 years for the NASDAQ to reach the year 2000 high. Speaker says one should prepare to live into 80’s. I say one should also prepare that it could happen at 65. Live full and active 60’s and 70’s. 80’s things slow down. Don’t need a whole lot of money to sit in front of TV when arthritis makes moving a chore.
Love your comments ....may you all live long enough to enjoy..🙏🏾
so 62 to 67.. that's 5 years of ss.. gonna take a long long time to make up that money before u break even.. i hope you can hit 80.
and when u do hit 80.. the purchasing power of the money you saved by waiting.. will be worth less than the money you could have had 5 years ago.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS INFORMATION IM 57 STILL WORKING WITH THE GOOD LORDS BLESSING WANT TO WORK TILL IM 62.
Two issues I have when anyone does a "financial" break down. 1. The assumption that it will be there in another five years and 2. The real effect of health concerns. Someone (like me) that has a heart condition should claim their money at the earliest opportunity. I do not expect to see 70 years of age. I wish folks like you would take that into account and at least talk about it.
Very well said
I really wish to see your 70th Birthday and many years on a road after. Be safe and healthy.
I have held the belief for some time that a “means test” (for SS) is coming. I lost my retirement due to a corporate bankruptcy, but anyone who knows math knew the old retirement wasn’t sustainable anyway. Luckily, I was fortunate to have started a Plan B with enough income to replace the retirement income. With current inflation, there’s a lot to consider regarding taking SS early vs waiting past FRA. If the GOP doesn’t win enough seats in November to stymie the Dems through ’24, I may start taking it sooner. Inflation is changing the Narrative whether to take it earlier than planned.
A lot of people who think they will die early live into their nineties, and the opposite is true. People who think they will live to be a hundred die in their sixties. There are no guarantees. The Social Security Administration has it all figured out so that the average person will collect about the same total amount regardless when they retire. There are outliers of course, but on average it won't matter much. The real question is what you need. Saying that you are making more lifetime doesn't mean much if you can't pay your bills in your seventies. No doubt there are more people who regret taking it early as they get into their eighties than there are people laying on their deathbed at 68 going, "I won!"
My mom did exactly that (ret. at 62) due to her heart issues, and I'm considering following in her footsteps.
And one factor that is never mentioned is that if you wait until 65 67 or 70 and work, you are still paying into the system every paycheck, not collecting. Just because the break even is around 80 it doesn't mean your payment stops, you keep collecting the same amount. I think if you survive on that amount for several years you may be OK if you plan correctly.
I'm still working because I have to @ 74, my Social Security 🙃 has gone up, but not enough to completely retire, unfortunately 😔 😑 😒
Took it at 62 and retired to Mexico. Living in a small, comfortable, furnished apt with cable and WI-FI included, off street parking and walking distance to the beach, $275 a month. Total living expenses including utilities, groceries and gasoline, about $500 USD a month. Everything is half the price in the U.S. The weather is much like southern California and the people are nicer. Viva Mexico! 🇺🇸🇲🇽👍✌ P.S. if I waited until 67 SS would only be about $100 -$ 125 ( for me) more a month. Not worth the wait. 😉
Right on, I did the same only living in Thailand great weather cheap living friendly people but don’t tell the rest of them.
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Because a vast majority can't afford even that. And many are living in states where drug cartels have a lot of control over the local population. Particularly in South American countries.
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Thailand is tempting, I've thought about it 👍😉
What about the humidity in Thailand? How is it?
I will be 57.5 with a full pension and RETIRED!!! SO EXCITED after ALL these super STRESSFUL years! How is Thailand for cute and youthful single ladies? Is it safe or do ya have to worrry about thieves? How about Mexico? Any areas to AVOID ?
Retired 2 months ago at age 60. I was struck with covid 6 months ago. It was one of the best slap into reality hits I ever received. House and car has long been paid off. No bills. Life is short. As I age, money becomes less important and TIME more important. Always was a saver and now its paying off. Get off the Jones train...it will kill you.