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Lydia Kibet

I’m Retired and Regret Not Claiming Social Security at 65 — Here’s Why

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Every year you delay claiming Social Security past full retirement age, your monthly benefits increase by 8%. Benjamin, a retired 73-year-old from Florida, followed this advice. However, he’s come to realize he probably should’ve taken another path.

This is why he now regrets the timing of when he claimed his benefits.

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