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My wife and I are 61. We have $2.2 million and $5,000 in Social Security benefits. Do we claim early?

MarketWatch · Jun 11, 2026, 9:15 AM · Also reported by 3 other sources

“We need our assets and income to support us for the next 25 years.”

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My wife and I are 61. We have $2.2 million and $5,000 in Social Security benefits. Do we claim early?

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