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People say I should wait until 70 to claim Social Security. When does delaying pay off?

People say I should wait until 70 to claim Social Security. When does delaying pay off?
MarketWatch Monday 29 June 2026, 11:00 UTC By Alessandra Malito 1 min read
Key Points

“Too many people believe that if they wait until 70 to begin collecting, they are automatically better off.”

“Too many people believe that if they wait until 70 to begin collecting, they are automatically better off.”
Social Security (ORG)
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