Right now, more people are claiming Social Security at 62 than I've seen in years. And many of them don't actually need the income yet. They're reacting to scary headlines about Social Security "running out of money" and locking in a permanent pay cut on their benefit without really understanding the tradeoffs. In this episode of Confident Federal Retirement, we break down what's actually happening with Social Security, what it really costs to claim early, and how this decision fits into your larger retirement plan as a federal employee.

I'll walk you through the impact of claiming at 62 versus your full retirement age versus waiting until 70, why delaying can function like longevity insurance for you and your spouse, and the specific situations where claiming early can still make sense. We'll also talk about how Social Security interacts with your FERS pension, TSP, and other savings so you can see the bigger picture, not just one decision in isolation.

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