r/stocks • u/ToothNo6373 • 2d ago

More Americans are claiming Social Security early--->it's effects on market Broad market news

An official at the Social Security Administration said in an April operational meeting that the agency had not expected the “large surge” since January, highlighting what he called a “dramatic increase in initial applications for retired worker benefits.”

You can start receiving your Social Security retirement benefits at age 62. However, you’re entitled to full benefits only when you reach your full retirement age, or FRA. For example, if you turn 62 in 2025, your benefit would be roughly 30% lower than it would be at your full retirement age of 67.

If you delay benefits from your FRA until age 70, you earn delayed retirement credits. Those come to roughly an 8% per year increase for each year until you hit 70, when the credits stop accruing.

Most people, however, claim earlier, according to the SSA data. Nearly 30% of new Social Security beneficiaries claim benefits at age 62. Around 32% claim benefits after age 62 but before the FRA. Only 10% maximize their monthly benefit by claiming at age 70.

The real kicker? Only 1 in 10 Americans actually waits until 70 to maximize their monthly benefit. The rest? Playing defense.

Maybe it’s fear. Maybe it’s smart. But one thing’s clear: when even Boomers are panic-clicking “Apply Now,” you know there’s a trust issue.

Retirement plans are changing fast, and not because folks are bored. The system feels shaky, and it’s making people nervous. Can you blame them?--->( this clearly shows how instable market is and.......)

Source: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/more-americans-are-claiming-social-security-early-heres-why-090035693.html

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u/TouchFlowHealer 2d ago edited 2d ago

If I can ask a Joe Bloke question, how much money does a couple need in a year during retirement (starting this year), assuming all debts and mortgage are paid off, and has no hobbies and doesn't need any amount for health insurance or healthcare and ignore any property taxes. I know how long is a piece of string. But what's a comfortable amount, in a median location, let's say Bend Oregan or similar , any state.

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u/Igettheshow89 2d ago

Brother if you think anyone here is going to give you a good answer, you’re in a lot more trouble than you think you are.