Social Security question for you.

[43WorkYears]

After reading these responses, not all, but most, it’s amazing that a good deal of people over 60 don’t understand how to get the highest benefit from social security. It’s just stunning that a financial benefit for retirees is so misunderstood by upcoming retirees. There is a lot that can be lost by many. Many respondents should look at this much more carefully. You and your spouse should be well aware before either of you file. It can cost you quite a sum of $$$. Be wise. Be careful when filing.

 

[joeea]

After reading these responses, not all, but most, it’s amazing that a good deal of people over 60 don’t understand how to get the highest benefit from social security. It’s just stunning that a financial benefit for retirees is so misunderstood by upcoming retirees. There is a lot that can be lost by many. Many respondents should look at this much more carefully. You and your spouse should be well aware before either of you file. It can cost you quite a sum of $$$. Be wise. Be careful when filing.

Social Security benefits claiming strategies are complicated. So it's not a surprise that some done't understand it. Many folks would be better off spending a few dollars to get professional advice.

Still, many do understand it yet choose to accept less in their lifetime benefits anyway, so that they can start them early. Often, it's for "bird in the hand" or "peace of mind" reasons. It's usually not a fatal decision either way.

 

[Floridatennisplayer]

After reading these responses, not all, but most, it’s amazing that a good deal of people over 60 don’t understand how to get the highest benefit from social security. It’s just stunning that a financial benefit for retirees is so misunderstood by upcoming retirees. There is a lot that can be lost by many. Many respondents should look at this much more carefully. You and your spouse should be well aware before either of you file. It can cost you quite a sum of $$$. Be wise. Be careful when filing.

Awe, too bad we all aren’t just like you.