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Filing Early…Understanding the Consequences
Most folks know that filing for Social Security benefits before one’s full retirement age results in a lower monthly benefit payment, Of course, you’ll get more monthly payments, and the system is calibrated so that if your time in the program matches the actuarial tables, it doesn;t really matter. But it’s important for planning purposes that early filers understand that the lower payments continue forever, with no adjustment other than the annual cost-of-living adjustment (when it’s a positive number). The Motley Fool’s Katie Brockman, in a post statesville.com, presents some critical thinking on the impact of a decision to file early. Check her post out here…
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