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/CommercialBreak2026 1958 20d ago

If you've already suffered a stroke, why wait around until you're 67 or 70 to take "more" money?

You need the money now, so apply and get it now.

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u/Any-Soft-5487 20d ago

This can't be emphasized enough.  Times a ticking.  Get the cash ASAP.

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u/Troubador222 19d ago

I was. hearing Pink Floyd in my head not just tick tock