The Real Question Behind When to Start Social Security (It’s Not 62 vs. 67 vs. 70)

Most people think deciding when to take Social Security is a math problem. Run the numbers. Find the breakeven age. Pick 62, 67, or 70. Done. But that approach misses the point. This is not a math decision. It is a risk decision. In this episode, James reframes how to think about Social Security timing by focusing on what each choice actually protects you from. Claim early and you protect against the risk of a shorter life. Delay and you protect against the risk of living longer than expect...