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MIW Social Security S2 E5 A conversation about Social Security

Choosing when to claim Social Security can feel like a riddle with real money at stake. We unpack the trade-offs in plain language, showing how filing at 62, 67, or 70 reshapes your guaranteed, inflation-adjusted income for the rest of your life. With guest expert Hillary Hatch from the Social Security Administration, we cut through the noise and give you the facts you need to make a confident decision. We start by clarifying full retirement age and why most people born in 1960 or later face an FRA of 67—not 65. From there, we map out the math: how early filing locks in a permanent reduction, why delayed retirement credits boost your check up to age 70, and when waiting no longer pays. If you plan to keep working, we explain earnings limits and how they can temporarily affect your benefit before FRA, so you can coordinate paychecks with your Social Security strategy. Couples get a clear walkthrough of spousal benefits, including the 50% rule, early-claim reductions, and how your own work record changes eligibility. We share practical examples to show when a spousal top-up applies and when it doesn’t, and we warn against the common misconception that your benefit will “jump” later automatically. To help you move from guesswork to guidance, we point you to the my Social Security account at ssa.gov where you can verify your earnings record, view benefit estimates, and prepare documents before you apply. We also note how to book appointments and where local offices fit if you prefer face-to-face help. If Social Security is a major piece of your retirement plan, the timing decision is one of the biggest levers you control. Listen for clear steps to get your numbers, avoid costly myths, and choose the age that fits your life and budget. Enjoyed the conversation? Follow the show, share it with a friend planning retirement, and leave a quick rating or review to support the podcast.