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The Right Time to File for Benefits
The biggest decision concerning Social Security is on when to actually file for benefits. The answer to this dilemma is different for every person and may change depending on circumstances that you may find yourself in. It is important, in this regard, to make sure that you stay up to speed on many different filing options as your ideal case might change as you come closer to retirement. Options vary widely beyond just deciding whether to file early or waiting until you are older, and take in to account whether you are married, divorced, or widowed along with many more circumstances. For more information visit this article by Laurence Kotlikoff with Next Avenue.
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