How a gloomy health prognosis affects Social Security claiming strategy
For one couple, shortened life expectancy is a strong reason to collect benefits early.
I received a sad phone call from a friend the other day, asking for Social Security claiming advice for his sister and her husband. The husband had just received a diagnosis of lung cancer, and his prognosis is not good.
Normally, I urge married couples to coordinate their Social Security claiming s
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