Flieger
Recycles dryer sheets
- Joined
- May 27, 2023
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- 438
I have seen on here (and other forums) that people are really enamored with their own solutions to investment and withdrawal. I learn from all of them, but (will now) choose my own that allows me to feel comfortable. It will be right (or wrong) for me!Not sure that's a universal truth, like all things about the SS claiming age.
We had two kids in our early 40's, mom died over 10 years ago. Last kid will graduate from college when I'm 67. Not married, still supporting the oldest due to health reasons, and medical expenses have been high. I'm not mid-7 figures but comfortable enough. No big travel or other classic retirement splurges and it's close to stay under the first Medicare tier and cover hard-wired expenses with those circumstances.
No pension, and taking SS at 65 cuts my draw from assets by an equal amount. Can't know today how things will work out for either kid, so want to leave as much as possible while I make the best of my next few decades.
After 27 pages of this discussion, I'm surprised at the dogmatic responses and how few think their correct/defensible decision based on their situation may not be optimum for someone else.
Like all things SS, "it depends"![]()
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Flieger