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59. I took the amount I would begin to receive at full retirement (66 years 8 months)

Thu Jul 24, 2025, 10:42 AM

Jul 24

And extended that out to age 70 when the full enhancement would kick in and then figured out how long it would take to reach the amount for 3 years and 4 months.

But it doesn't stop there because as I would have recovered the deficit in the first few years, the full retirement benefits would continue to be paid out (look at it as two steps forward, one step back situation).

Extrapolating that data, I wouldn't have caught up until 82 and it's not a given that I will last that long even given my commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

That drove my decision.

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Well, I crossed the Rubicon today [View all] Aviation Pro Jul 23 OP

Me too, but we're all "Herberts" as seen on Star Trek... wcmagumba Jul 23 #1

Damn that's a blast from the past Aviation Pro Jul 23 #10

I have often thought of Trump popsdenver Jul 23 #46

The Establishment has alsways been Herberts. I'm part of no Establishment. rickyhall Jul 24 #58

Congratulations! LoisB Jul 23 #2

Thank you Aviation Pro Jul 23 #9

Ya Fuckin worthless Bum BOSSHOG Jul 23 #3

Thanks BOSS Aviation Pro Jul 23 #8

Now get out there and harvest some crops! tanyev Jul 23 #4

Hee hee hee. That's what TSF envisions for us all after our first career. brush Jul 23 #6

I'm pretty sure he doesn't know his ass from a hole-in-the-ground... BurnDoubt Jul 23 #14

Think I'll stick around in my chosen profession for a bit before I have to hit the fields Aviation Pro Jul 23 #7

Congrats malaise Jul 23 #5

I was just put on disability in May so not only am I a worthless eater, I'm a worthless driver Cheezoholic Jul 23 #11

Oh great. another one complicit in a big Ponzi Scheme. Marie Marie Jul 23 #12

You and your employers invested it. Delmette2.0 Jul 23 #38

Hey, I've been a freeloader for 14 years.. Permanut Jul 23 #13

I Am Too MissouriDem47 Jul 23 #49

may I ask how long ago you applied Skittles Jul 23 #15

First available month, March Aviation Pro Jul 23 #16

OK great, thanks Skittles Jul 23 #18

Pretty much. A long-in-the-tooth taker. rubbersole Jul 23 #17

I'll see your useless eater and raise you Warpy Jul 23 #19

Good analysis! electric_blue68 Jul 23 #31

Wellll Katcat Jul 23 #20

Damn young 'uns. If it weren't for you people claiming the money at your age, us elderly folk Wonder Why Jul 23 #21

Congrats!! 2naSalit Jul 23 #22

At least it's not the Styx😂 TexLaProgressive Jul 23 #23

Hah! - was going to say, Beware the Ides of March UTUSN Jul 24 #64

Congratulations! But, Nature abhors a vacuum Marthe48 Jul 23 #24

Not retired yet Aviation Pro Jul 23 #28

Great way to fool Mother Nature! Marthe48 Jul 23 #47

I'm on about my eighth. tavernier Jul 23 #39

You are a bloated tick on the ass of society Stinky The Clown Jul 23 #25

Congratulations! You earned it surfered Jul 23 #26

Welcome to the club misanthrope Jul 23 #27

Congratulations ol Bean.. welcome to Cha Jul 23 #29

You'll get everything you pai into in about 7 years. underpants Jul 23 #30

Congrats! electric_blue68 Jul 23 #32

ive been drwing ss along w ss i for a while now . AllaN01Bear Jul 23 #33

Welcome orangecrush Jul 23 #34

It's a nice feeling! COL Mustard Jul 23 #35

Finally broke into your savings account, eh? Think. Again. Jul 23 #36

i heard there's some farm jobs that need fillin'. ret5hd Jul 23 #37

I have been worthless bum for 15 years. nt doc03 Jul 23 #40

AKA: czarjak Jul 23 #41

What this country needs BOSSHOG Jul 23 #42

I'm trying to remember how to say that Oeditpus Rex Jul 23 #43

Congrats from another useless eater. GoodRaisin Jul 23 #44

Gonna Be Me Next Month WiVoter Jul 23 #45

Thirteen months until I join you. Ms. Toad Jul 23 #48

About a month to go for me LSparkle Jul 23 #50

I actually retired 3 years ago, and I've been on Medicare for 3 years. Ms. Toad Jul 24 #62

Iʻd be really interested to know how you figured out whether to retire when you are able or when the payout is highest. mahina Jul 23 #51

I took the amount I would begin to receive at full retirement (66 years 8 months) Aviation Pro Jul 24 #59

Your deserve your social security.............welcome to the useless eater's club............. turbinetree Jul 23 #52

You're only getting back what they've taken FROM you. The ones REALLY on the take B.See Jul 23 #53

Well, then in that case, good luck taking Rome. Xavier Breath Jul 23 #54

Today, I found $1250.01 gone from my savings account, the entire balance, Jack Valentino Jul 24 #55

Been there for almost a year now. lees1975 Jul 24 #56

Welcome to the club! lark Jul 24 #57

Welcome!! mountain grammy Jul 24 #60

My husband retired this month and next month we start medicste and he is starting his social security. kimbutgar Jul 24 #61

May you be blessed to homegirl Jul 24 #63

Welcome to the club Faux pas Jul 24 #65

Welcome. traveler50 Jul 24 #66

Congrats! No, it makes you someone who's earned it. calimary Jul 24 #67