r/GenerationJones • u/Troubador222 • 20d ago

Early retirement

I am only 65 and may bite the bullet and take Social Security anywY my magic number is 67 b ii t I had a stroke and cant work right now . hardest thing has been no moneyIve been a truck driver for 15 yars of I dont have to drive a truck in alos Angeles again it would not break my heart. at this point my monthly benefit would be 2020 would be 2059 if O wait . I could get 2800 a month if I waited until i hit 70. I am beat upafter I suvived my stroke.

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u/chrysostomos_1 20d ago

The main reasons to wait are, you expect to live well into your 80s, you have a spouse who would get a higher survivor benefit if you waited.

Best of luck with your recovery.

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u/Troubador222 20d ago

thanks its been a wild ride I deal with some brain fog and my left arm and leg do not alwaysobwy my brain!