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For more information:
800-772-1213 or www.ssa.gov
Key factors to consider are
health and longevity risks.
Breakeven for age 62 and Full
Retirement Age (FRA) benefits
occurs around age 78.
For beneficiaries born after
1943, 8% increase for every
year delay past FRA up until
age 70.
Potential reductions due to
employment and taxation of
benefits.
Impact on surviving spouse
benefits.
$21,120
70
$16,000
66
$13,856
64
$12,000
62
Annual
Benefit
Age
75%
87%
100%
132%
% of
FRA
Amt.
Postpone Social Security benefits
to close gaps (option 6)