Retirement Benefits

Larry, I am collecting my late husband SS benefits. I delayed my SS pays. Now I will turn 70yrs old on August. I want to collect my SS benefits.
Can I know how much I will get.

Hi,

Yes, you could use our maximization software to calculate your retirement benefit rate, or you may be able to get that information directly from Social Security. Assuming that your own retirement benefit rate is higher than your survivor benefit rate, you'll almost certainly want to file for your own benefits effective with the month you turn age 70.

I filled for benefits at 62, retirement. Why is this so complicated? I've read your reasons. Isn't there anyone who is fighting for the people. Government workers don't pay into social security. That's the reason they don't care. Something's got to change. Why is it that I'm penalized to receive benefits at 62 instead of say 70. I'm sure you're aware of the dollar amount that the average person receives monthly. It's nothing compared to the cost of living. Why do other countries take care of their people and we don't. If I could I would help change the system.

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My husband has been challenged with serious health problems and had begun withdrawing SS benefits at age 62, 4 years ago. He's 6.5 years older than me and I'd like to retire now, at age 60. If I don't contribute to SS over the next 2 years. I used the SS benefits calculator and it shows a benefit that shows " if I work until age 62, 66.7 & 70 years of age " amounts to be paid. My question is: will my benefit be reduced from the figure that the SS calculator if I don't contribute for the next 2 years? Thanks

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I have worked overseas for over twenty years. As a result, my estimated monthly benefit when I start to claim would be around $200. I’m 58 and hope to keep working until 65. My wife has heard there is a way for me to “catch up” my social security contributions once we return to the US permanently. I’d be happy to make up twenty years of contributions if allowed. Would such a thing be possible? Thanks for any advice you can give us! Chris

Hi Chris,

I am 66 and have been retired for 4 years. I am not taking my SS. I plan on waiting until 70. Since SS is based on past wages earned will the fact that I will not have any earned income from age 62 to 70 cause me to receive less? Thanks

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My ssn is $1568.00 if I claim now at 65 if I wait a year its $1638.00 wow...and that's before medicare. Just got laid off....if I wait 4 more years will it go up to 2100.00 even if my next job isn't making as much as I was making?

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Hi Larry, If I should retire before I reach my 100% age of 66 years and 5 months, can I leave my SS benefit alone until age 70 but start to draw from my taxable 401K? (Leaving my Roth 401K alone). If I can do this would my SS Benefit grow by 8% per year until age 70?

Hi,

Yes, and yes. Regardless of when you retire you can wait until age 70 to claim your Social Security retirement benefits, which would then increase by 8% per year from your full retirement age until you start drawing benefits at age 70.

I am 64 years old and my wife is 59. I have been employed for 30 years and my wife is a stay home mom. I plan on retiring at age 66. what benefits will we be entitled to at that point?

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I have been retired for two years now, retired early (age 63). Upon my full retirement age can I collect my full benefits? Thanks Larry

Hi,

If by 'retired' you mean that you started drawing your Social Security benefits 2 years ago, then the answer is no. When you reach your full retirement age (FRA) your reduced retirement benefits would continue to be paid at the same rate.

My DOB is 10/17/1953. I have lost my job, but will get another job and continue to work until I can get the maximum Social Security benefit possible for me. I don't know how long it will take to get another job. How will being out of work effect the maximum amount I can receive and/or when I begin to receive that amount. Currently my SSA report says at age 70 I will received $3627 a month. I have purchased Get What's Yours, but was not able to find the answer in that yet.

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