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3 Popular Ways to Maximize Your Social Security Benefit
A common question many folks ask is they can maximize their Social Security retirement benefits. Of course the best time to ask that question is before starting benefits. To that end, Kailey Hagen suggest three strategies. They are first, work for 35 years and maximize income. Anything less will mean a zero in the calculation. Second, delay benefits. Most collect at age 62, but that entails up to a 30% cut permanently. Waiting until age 70 will yield the highest possible monthly benefit for life. Third, coordinate with your spouse. Many forget about survivor benefits. Full piece here.
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