How To Set A Goal Age To Collect Social Security

Stepping Into Retirement | Biden Admin Proposes Rule That Would Affect Retirement Advisers | 7 Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Goal Age to Collect Social Security Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( November 8, 2023 CONNECT WITH KIPLINGER  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [X]( [Instagram ]( [Youtube]( [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] INTRODUCTION [] - [Stepping Into Retirement]( Graduating college and getting your first real job is exciting. Do you remember your first “onboarding” process? For the first time, you [selected]( and started paying for your own health insurance. Then you got to the retirement section. Wasn’t it almost surreal to have to consider your retirement when you just got started? Whether you’re only a few years into your career like Gen Zers, whose retirement planning Kiplinger took a look at, or a few years into your retirement, decisions about how to manage your savings and eventual spending are personal and should reflect where you are in life. Hard and fast rules are merely guidelines and not applicable to everyone. For instance, the best time to begin collecting Social Security benefits is based on a number of factors, not simply the decision to retire, as [Kiplinger Advisor Collective]( members wrote this week. Give yourself a chance at the best retirement by being informed before you make big decisions. - Donna LeValley, personal finance writer P.S. I welcome your questions and suggestions about this newsletter – you can reach me at donna.levalley@futurenet.com [Get Advice From Vanguard When You Need It Most]( Vanguard Personal Advisor is built to provide you an ongoing collaboration with our professional advisors - no matter where you are. Our advisors are salaried and don't earn commissions, so they'll always put your best interests first. 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The best age to start is different for everyone, but there are some hard and fast rules I can share: It’s true that you can start collecting benefits at age 62 – and that will result in you getting less than full benefits for the rest of your life, just as if you wait until 70, you’ll get the highest possible monthly payout for the rest of your life. I’m sharing this article because it gives you [seven factors to consider before making the important and irreversible decision of when to begin collecting Social Security benefits](. [7 Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring an Advisor]( Life should be a balance of adventure and relaxation - not finances. Enter: Working with a financial advisor. But choosing the wrong one could potentially wreak havoc on your investments. Be aware of these 7 common mistakes when hiring one so you can get back to the balance that matters most. 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