Let me just say, no offense intended, that most “people are dumb”. They don’t plan, research, consider all alternatives and make informed decisions. They let family, friends or the SS website give advice as to what’s good for THEM!
Yes, take it when you need it but please try to wait until Full Retirement Age (FRA) at least.
It’s hard, if not impossible to judge anyone’s by personal financial position by outward appearances of homes, cars and clothes/ jewelry. We have long time friends who’s both grown kids married into wealthy families. These young families have no financial worries as the parents (in-laws) are providing substantial financial support (in one case paying for the house). Our friend says they have no worries about their kids financially. You never know the whole story (unless you know these young families well yourself. 🤷🏻♂️
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Let me just say, no offense intended, that most “people are dumb”. They don’t plan, research, consider all alternatives and make informed decisions. They let family, friends or the SS website give advice as to what’s good for THEM! Yes, take it when you need it but please try to wait until Full Retirement Age (FRA) at least.
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It’s hard, if not impossible to judge anyone’s by personal financial position by outward appearances of homes, cars and clothes/ jewelry. We have long time friends who’s both grown kids married into wealthy families. These young families have no financial worries as the parents (in-laws) are providing substantial financial support (in one case paying for the house). Our friend says they have no worries about their kids financially. You never know the whole story (unless you know these young families well yourself. 🤷🏻♂️
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Lucretia, excellent article and very good advice. Regular Medicare is the way to go!
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