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More on Women Filing for Benefits Early
On the heels of Maurie Backman’s recent post reporting that about three quarters of women file for Social Security benefits before their full retirement age, the Motley Fool’s Dan Caplinger extends the analysis by delving into the strategies that need to be considered in making this decision. While it’s generally well known that taking benefits early will result in a lower monthly payment, the longer term issue of survivor benefits needs to be carefully evaluated, as explained in Caplinger’s post. Check it out here…
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