Social Security

Claiming strategies, break-even analysis, and how Social Security interacts with early retirement.

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Three bridges over a river at different crossing points representing Social Security claiming age choices at 62, 67, and 70
Social Security

When to Claim Social Security: Break-Even Analysis

The pre-tax break-even for claiming SS at 62 vs. 70 is age 80. After accounting for how benefits interact with other income for taxes, that number shifts by 6-12 months.

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