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judy
02-10-2009, 07:54 AM
I submitted my application for social security a couple of weeks ago, and got my letter this week. I'll start collecting in April, and that check will almost cover my mortgage and condo maintenance fees! Nice!!!!

I decided to start collecting at 62, and not wait for 66. Who knows what will happen by then?
DianaB
02-10-2009, 12:16 PM
That's great, Judy, that your SS will cover your mortgage and maintenance fee. I know that some people choose to receive it early and some late. I think that it's great that you have a choice.
Blueyes
02-10-2009, 07:59 PM
Good for you!!! Now you'll have extra money to spend:D
Janet
02-11-2009, 07:51 AM
I hope you'll have extra money to do fun stuff and not just to pay the bills Judy. I know I shouldn't.....but I'm really looking forward to retiring....if for nothing else....just to not have to get up so early and be somewhere....lol
Mandy
02-12-2009, 12:32 AM
Thats nice Judy, enjoy it!!!
donna1990
02-12-2009, 11:36 AM
That is wonderful. I started collecting mine a 62 but wish I had waited.
Yes, do fun stuff.
judy
02-13-2009, 10:28 AM
That is wonderful. I started collecting mine a 62 but wish I had waited.
Yes, do fun stuff.

Why do you wish you had waited? I hope I'm doing the right thing. Actually, I was advised by 2 different financial people to take it now.
Gina
02-13-2009, 10:51 AM
Good luck Judy!
donna1990
02-13-2009, 11:30 AM
Why do you wish you had waited? I hope I'm doing the right thing. Actually, I was advised by 2 different financial people to take it now.

I was told that if I waited until 65 I would receive more money.