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Kaili Killpack

He's 67, Still Working, And Just Sold His House — His Bank Advisor Says Claiming Social Security Now Or Lose Money Later. Is That True?

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In a recent Reddit post on r/SocialSecurity, a user shared a dilemma that stirred up plenty of advice — and some confusion. The poster's friend is 67, still working full-time, and just sold his house. He hasn't started collecting Social Security yet, but a bank advisor told him he should claim now — or risk "losing money" because of a so-called "look back" tied to his high income.

Commenters quickly weighed in, but let's break down what's really going on — and whether the advisor's warning holds up.

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