ivinsfan
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Thank you for your comments and the reminder. I actually used this tool and the actual SS site before we retired and have a tab in my spreadsheet that broke down the recommendations.
It recommended that DH take his SS at age 67.3 and for me to claim at 70.
DH has always planned to take his socials at 62, and mine was up for debate when the time came. I did opt to file at 62 knowing in my gut, I was going against conventional wisdom. I made an emotional decision based “a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush”. DH and I had been working and paying into SS since we were both 16 and just wanted to get some of those $ back.
I was fine with the decision until that Wade Pfau interview.
Most likely we will be fine no matter what decision is made on SS, but I will be calling the SS office tomorrow to discuss the Buyback option.
I don’t frequently post on this forum, but read it almost daily for the wisdom and experience.
Thank you!
So Dog did your DH understand all the ins and outs of his taking a check at 62. IMO if you are married taking SS is a joint decision.
I hopeful the SS office is helpful about discussing your buyback option.