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The Hidden Meaning In Those Letters And Numbers, Charles J. Higgins
The Hidden Meaning In Those Letters And Numbers, Charles J. Higgins
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On Collecting Social Security Benefits After Age 66, Charles J. Higgins
On Collecting Social Security Benefits After Age 66, Charles J. Higgins
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For those with expectations of a normal longevity, electing to collect Social Security benefits at or after age 66 is currently recognized as appropriate. However, the question of postponing starting payments after the age of 66 is more problematic. This article will show that discounting the various payment elections becomes moot after a 6 percent discount rate.