What if the common advice to wait until age 70 for Social Security isn’t always the best move? Could claiming earlier actually give you more freedom and peace of mind in retirement?
In this episode, we discuss:
- Risks of “blanketed” Social Security advice
- Determining your expected value vs. expected utility
- Mortality, sequence of returns, and policy risks
- Pinpointing your “personalized discount rate”
Today's article is from the Kitces.com blog titled, Why Delaying Social Security Benefits Isn’t Always The Best Decision. Listen in as Founder and CEO of Howard Bailey Financial, Casey Weade, breaks down the article and provides thoughtful insights and advice on how it applies to your unique financial situation.
Show Notes: HowardBailey.com/526
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