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remember2000forever (594 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 08:39 AM Original message |
How Many On DU Have Taken Early SS Benefits? |
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Uben (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 08:44 AM Response to Original message |
1. I'm six yrs away from 62, and I'll be cashin in early..... |
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Ineeda (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 08:51 AM Response to Reply #1 |
5. I say take it early |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 08:44 AM Response to Original message |
2. Doesn't that tend to work out better anyway? |
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DCBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 08:51 AM Response to Reply #2 |
4. It's interesting there is so much debate over raising the full retirment age... |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 08:57 AM Response to Reply #4 |
9. Good point. |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:09 AM Response to Reply #2 |
19. 'Page cannot be found.' VERY variable, I understand. |
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dkf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:16 AM Response to Reply #19 |
22. Lol. Oops! |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:52 AM Response to Reply #22 |
33. thx. VERY variable!!!! |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
3. I can apply in a year |
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Uben (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 08:59 AM Response to Reply #3 |
11. I'm paying $20K+/yr in insurance premiums...... |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:12 AM Response to Reply #11 |
20. Good for you. |
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Uben (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:30 AM Response to Reply #20 |
26. I've seen too many people work till they're 65 or 70.... |
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formercia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 08:53 AM Response to Original message |
6. I did |
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DrDan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 08:56 AM Response to Original message |
7. taking it early could cost a surviving spouse |
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DianeK (612 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:29 AM Response to Reply #7 |
25. Question |
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DrDan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:37 AM Response to Reply #25 |
28. my understanding is that you as the survivor would get the higher of the 2 |
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Uben (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:44 AM Response to Reply #28 |
30. There's another reason..... |
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DrDan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:49 AM Response to Reply #30 |
31. seems like there are some oft-neglected rules about that money |
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Uben (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 10:20 AM Response to Reply #31 |
44. I get the SSI benefit report every so often stating the benefit... |
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DrDan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 10:34 AM Response to Reply #44 |
45. everyone'ssituation is different - good thing there is a bit of flexibility |
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sarcasmo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 11:26 AM Response to Reply #31 |
49. I believe the 62 is what the Republicans are pushing Obama to change. |
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DrDan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 03:31 PM Response to Reply #49 |
60. if they do that - it will be an easy jump to increase the full retirement age as well |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 10:13 AM Response to Reply #30 |
42. I was able to hang in there past 62. Things got dicey with my job when I was 64 |
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SheilaT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 12:31 PM Response to Reply #30 |
55. It's based on |
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EC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:54 AM Response to Reply #25 |
34. You can take survivor bennies at 60 |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 02:46 PM Response to Reply #7 |
59. True but as a single person I chose to take it early....in a couple of |
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DrDan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 03:32 PM Response to Reply #59 |
61. everyone's situation is different - just a good thing t is flexible enough |
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snappyturtle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 06:39 PM Response to Reply #61 |
66. Yes...I was totally surprised....The ss people are the ones who suggested I |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 08:57 AM Response to Original message |
8. Disability got me at the ripe ole age of 58 |
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remember2000forever (594 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:03 AM Response to Reply #8 |
13. Bless You |
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madokie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:09 AM Response to Reply #13 |
18. Peace |
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Uben (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:08 AM Response to Reply #8 |
16. I'm working on my cholesterol levels |
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Enthusiast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:59 AM Response to Reply #8 |
36. Good luck with your health issues. nt |
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rbnyc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 08:59 AM Response to Original message |
10. My Dad and Step Mom have. |
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Webster Green (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:01 AM Response to Original message |
12. I took it early. |
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SoCalDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:05 AM Response to Original message |
14. I signed up already, but my first check won't arrive until May |
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elleng (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:07 AM Response to Original message |
15. I did; necessity did it, but take 'less' than what? I'll live, they'll pay. |
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WinkyDink (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:08 AM Response to Original message |
17. You've "lately noticed"?! |
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Fuddnik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:13 AM Response to Original message |
21. My wife will continue working, and just filed. |
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Buns_of_Fire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
23. October, 2012: Notify SS that I'll start collecting in three months, please and thank you... |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:20 AM Response to Original message |
24. I started getting SS at 62. |
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sinkingfeeling (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:31 AM Response to Original message |
27. I'm 63 and intend on continuing to work full time and having my health insurance paid for until 65 |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 10:20 AM Response to Reply #27 |
43. that's what I did...and I went on hubby's health insurance which because it was a union |
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madmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
29. Both my parents took early retirement, they are having the time of their lives. They are |
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EC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
32. Yep |
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JustABozoOnThisBus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
35. I'm trying to hold out until I'm 66 |
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DCBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 10:02 AM Response to Reply #35 |
37. Can you start collecting at the lower rate anytime between 62-66? |
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JustABozoOnThisBus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 10:04 AM Response to Reply #37 |
39. I think it's anytime |
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DCBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 10:07 AM Response to Reply #39 |
41. Ok. thanks. Good luck with your retirement. |
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Buns_of_Fire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 11:04 AM Response to Reply #37 |
46. Anytime from 62 on, is my understanding. |
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DCBob (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 11:54 AM Response to Reply #46 |
52. Thats good to know.. |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 02:42 PM Response to Reply #35 |
58. I held out to 65+4 months, but just barely. I was slated to be eased out and |
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JustABozoOnThisBus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 04:13 PM Response to Reply #58 |
62. Same story here, replaced by younger, cheaper, |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 04:54 PM Response to Reply #62 |
64. I don't know. I applied while I was still at the higher paying job and it was never |
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oldhippie (355 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 10:03 AM Response to Original message |
38. I'm 62 and have an appointment at the Soc Sec office tomorrow .... |
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NV Whino (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 10:06 AM Response to Original message |
40. I took mine early |
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old mark (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 11:11 AM Response to Original message |
47. I retired at 59, and started SS at 62. don't regret it for a minute. It is amazing to me... |
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eridani (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
48. Me. No choice--forced early retirement n/t |
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UTUSN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 11:37 AM Response to Original message |
50. At my job we would have a SSA rep visit yearly for benefits description & they always said everybody |
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REACTIVATED IN CT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 11:40 AM Response to Original message |
51. I would (I'm 63) if I could get Early Medicare too n/t |
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slackmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 11:56 AM Response to Original message |
53. I collected a tiny amount in surivior benefits after my father died very young |
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Vinca (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 12:09 PM Response to Original message |
54. I'll be 62 in a couple of weeks and applied for early benefits |
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SheilaT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 12:39 PM Response to Original message |
56. I'm a bit surprised that virtually |
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CTyankee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 05:00 PM Response to Reply #56 |
65. Sounds like you are doing the right thing. I was lucky to have a close associate |
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bhcodem (110 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 02:17 PM Response to Original message |
57. Took the widow's benefit |
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Obamanaut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jan-25-11 04:31 PM Response to Original message |
63. I did. 68 now, started at 62. nt |
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