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When to claim Social Security

Claiming at 62, at full retirement age, or delaying to 70 — Rusty answers member questions about timing, early-claiming reductions, and delayed retirement credits.

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64 questions answered · page 2 of 3

  1. Will Retiring Early from Work Affect my Social Security?

    Sep 13, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Will Retiring Early from Work Affect my Social Security? – Ask Rusty

  2. Is It Always Best to Wait Until Age 70 to Claim Social Security?

    Aug 30, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Is It Always Best to Wait Until Age 70 to Claim Social Security? – Ask Rusty

  3. Should I Claim Family Benefits?

    Jul 19, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Should I Claim Family Benefits? –Ask Rusty

  4. Should I Claim Social Security at 62, or Wait Longer?

    Jul 12, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Should I Claim Social Security at 62, or Wait Longer? - Ask Rusty

  5. When Should I Claim My Survivor Benefit?

    Jul 6, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    When Should I Claim My Survivor Benefit? – Ask Rusty

  6. Should My Wife Wait Until Age 70 to Claim?

    May 24, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Should My Wife Wait Until Age 70 to Claim? - Ask Rusty

  7. When Is the Best Time to Claim Social Security?

    May 10, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    When Is the Best Time to Claim Social Security? - Ask Rusty

  8. Can I Claim My SS Now and Switch to Spouse Benefits Later?

    Apr 19, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Can I Claim My SS Now and Switch to Spouse Benefits Later? - Ask Rusty

  9. Claiming Social Security Now to Preserve Savings

    Mar 15, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Claiming Social Security Now to Preserve Savings - Ask Rusty

  10. About Working While Collecting Early Social Security Benefits

    Mar 1, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    About Working While Collecting Early Social Security Benefits - Ask Rusty

  11. Should I Claim Social Security Now or Wait Until I’m 70?

    Feb 22, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Should I Claim Social Security Now or Wait Until I’m 70? - Ask Rusty

  12. Delayed Claiming; Am I Now Getting the Right Amount?

    Jan 25, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Delayed Claiming; Am I Now Getting the Right Amount? - Ask Rusty

  13. Should I Wait Until Age 70 To Claim?

    Jan 19, 2021 · Ask Rusty

    Should I Wait Until Age 70 To Claim? - Ask Rusty

  14. I’m 66. When Should I Claim Social Security?

    Dec 22, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    I’m 66. When Should I Claim Social Security? - Ask Rusty

  15. Should a Working Widow Claim Now or Wait?

    Dec 14, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Should a Working Widow Claim Now or Wait? - Ask Rusty

  16. Should I Claim Social Security at 62?

    Nov 30, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Should I Claim Social Security at 62? - Ask Rusty

  17. No Simple Answer to Question on When to Claim Benefits

    Nov 23, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    No Simple Answer to Question on When to Claim Benefits - Ask Rusty

  18. Claim Now and Invest it, or Wait to Claim?

    Nov 16, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Claim Now and Invest it, or Wait to Claim? - Ask Rusty

  19. Can I Claim My Widow’s Benefit at Age 57?

    Sep 8, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Can I Claim My Widow’s Benefit at Age 57? - Ask Rusty

  20. About the Virtues of Claiming Benefits Early

    Aug 10, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    About the Virtues of Claiming Benefits Early - Ask Rusty

  21. Should My Wife Claim at 62? Will She Get Widow Benefit?

    Jul 6, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Should My Wife Claim at 62? Will She Get Widow Benefit? - Ask Rusty

  22. SSDI Denied; Will Claiming Early Hurt Spouse or Survivor Benefits?

    Jun 15, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    SSDI Denied; Will Claiming Early Hurt Spouse or Survivor Benefits? - Ask Rusty

  23. When Should We Claim Our Benefits?

    Jun 9, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    When Should We Claim Our Benefits? - Ask Rusty

  24. Should My Wife Take Her Social Security at Age 62?

    Apr 27, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Should My Wife Take Her Social Security at Age 62? - Ask Rusty

  25. Retiring from Work; When Should I Claim Social Security?

    Mar 23, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Retiring from Work; When Should I Claim Social Security? - Ask Rusty

  26. Using IRA Instead of Claiming Social Security; Disability Appeal

    Mar 16, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Using IRA Instead of Claiming Social Security; Disability Appeal

  27. Will Taking My Benefit Early Affect My Widow Benefit?

    Mar 2, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    Will Taking My Benefit Early Affect My Widow Benefit? - Ask Rusty

  28. What Happens To My Social Security If I Die At Age 62?

    Feb 4, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    What Happens To My Social Security If I Die At Age 62?

  29. We Took Benefits Early; Can We Get More Now?

    Jan 21, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    We Took Benefits Early; Can We Get More Now? - Ask Rusty

  30. When Should I Claim My Widow’s Benefit?

    Jan 13, 2020 · Ask Rusty

    When Should I Claim My Widow’s Benefit? - Ask Rusty