
Delaying Social Security to Age 70 is Usually the Best Option
If you delay taking benefits till age 70, your benefit will increase 8% a year from your full retirement age to age 70.
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If you delay taking benefits till age 70, your benefit will increase 8% a year from your full retirement age to age 70.
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