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Claiming Social Security at 62 Can Mean Permanently Smaller Checks and a Six-Figure Lifetime Shortfall

New analyses urge retirees to model taxes, spousal benefits and longevity to see that waiting to 70 typically maximizes inflation‑protected income.

Retirement Math Now: $2 Million Can Work, $3.6 Million Fuels a Luxe Budget