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He Left a 40-Year Career and Claimed Social Security at 62, a Roughly 30% Smaller Check. He Says the Time Was Worth It.
A man who spent 40 years at one company retired and claimed Social Security benefits at age 62. He received a check roughly 30% smaller than the full amount. He stated that the additional time away from work was worth the financial loss.
What changed
New reports detail a specific case of a 40-year employee choosing early Social Security benefits.
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Retiree Claims Social Security at 62 Despite 30% Benefit Reduction
confidence 90%A man who spent 40 years at one company retired and claimed Social Security benefits at age 62. He received a check roughly 30% smaller than the full amount. He stated that the additional time away from work was worth the financial loss.
What's confirmed:
- Claiming Social Security at age 62 results in a roughly 30% smaller check.
- One individual retired after a 40-year career at the same company and claimed benefits at 62.
Still unconfirmed:
- Suze Orman warns that the 30% Social Security penalty cannot be undone.
- A new bipartisan Social Security rule changes when US seniors claim benefits.
- A 68-year-old retiree lost a $6,000 senior deduction due to a Roth conversion.