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Need advice on Social Security retirement benefits. Any experts here?

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August 30, 2025, 04:25 PM
newtoSig765
Need advice on Social Security retirement benefits. Any experts here?
The title says it all. I'm in a unique situation, but not that unique, and need help deciphering it. If anybody can help, could we discuss it by e-mail?

Thanks


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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
-- H L Mencken

I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is.
-- JALLEN 10/18/18
August 30, 2025, 04:34 PM
Sigmund
Member Fed161 worked for SSA close to 40 years, I'm confident he'll chime in soon.
August 30, 2025, 04:45 PM
newtoSig765
I'll watch for him. Thanks!


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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
-- H L Mencken

I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is.
-- JALLEN 10/18/18
August 30, 2025, 05:49 PM
old rugged cross
Post up the question. Sure there is help here.



"Practice like you want to play in the game"
August 30, 2025, 05:50 PM
rscalzo
Call or stop in the local office. Tehy will make a appointment to call you back if you want to do it over the phone. I always found them helpful when the system changed a few months back.


Richard Scalzo
Epping, NH

http://www.bigeastakitarescue.net
August 30, 2025, 06:04 PM
newtoSig765
ORC, I'm hoping to keep it personal.

rscalzo, there is no local office, closest one may be an hour or more away and I can't leave home for that long at the moment.

I'm hoping someone like Fed161 can handle it off-forum.


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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
-- H L Mencken

I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is.
-- JALLEN 10/18/18
August 30, 2025, 10:21 PM
Fed161
My SF profile lists my AOL e-mail address. Feel free to send me an email. Give me a day or so to respond, but I will be glad to help.
August 30, 2025, 10:42 PM
Rey HRH
quote:
Originally posted by rscalzo:
Call or stop in the local office. Tehy will make a appointment to call you back if you want to do it over the phone. I always found them helpful when the system changed a few months back.


They can't really give any financial advice as to which may or may not be a good decision for anyone.


"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946.
August 31, 2025, 12:55 AM
newtoSig765
Rey, I responded to your e-mail with the details of my situation. Thanks for your offer to help.

Fed161, I didn't see your response until after I saw Rey's e-mail. I'll send details to you in the morning, have to attend to matters related to my situation tonight. Thank you, as well, for getting back to me.


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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
-- H L Mencken

I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is.
-- JALLEN 10/18/18
August 31, 2025, 07:36 AM
sourdough44
Sounds like more than just the usual what age to start taking it?
August 31, 2025, 10:38 AM
Rey HRH
quote:
Originally posted by sourdough44:
Sounds like more than just the usual what age to start taking it?


Definitely way over my pay grade. A man’s got to know his limitations.


"It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946.
August 31, 2025, 02:50 PM
newtoSig765
Fed161, I just sent you the info on my situation. With your background, I hope you can help!

Most likely, I will be tied up until late this evening, but if you have questions or need more detail I should be able to respond overnight.

Thanks


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Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.
-- H L Mencken

I always prefer reality when I can figure out what it is.
-- JALLEN 10/18/18