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My friend, 62, earns $20,000 a year. Should she take Social Security now — or claim survivor’s benefit at 67?

MarketWatch · May 26, 2026, 10:15 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

“I calculated her break-even point to be around age 78.”

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My friend, 62, earns $20,000 a year. Should she take Social Security now — or claim survivor’s benefit at 67?

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