[CA_soon_gone]

The article left out the one reason I took it early. You have enough money and you expect the politicians to take your SS away.

[Dan in Wichita]

The article left out the one reason I took it early. You have enough money and you expect the politicians to take your SS away.

That's exactly what I was gonna say but you beat me to it. My plan is to draw at age 62, starting next April 1. I want to get as much out of SS as soon as possible before they reduce or cancel my benefits.

[ripnbang]

Exactly. Take it early and run with it.

[Hulka]

I took it early because of a no-kidding crippling injury. Couldn’t work at all. Took SS Disability and slipped automatically into regular SS when I turned 65.5.

[chuck allen]

The number one reason to take it early is if you don’t need it. No question financially about it.

[rockrr]

Yep. I had a great job....until my boss retired. The replacement was an ageist who almost immediately back-benched me, putting me on an entry-level job. My plan to work until 70 suddenly didn’t look so appealing anymore and I announced my retirement.

Even at that I went out at 66 and am alright with my choice. Who knows how long the SS will hold out - if I can take a break and still have some sort of money coming in I can find plenty to keep me busy. If it dries up there’s always a career as a Walmart greeter.