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Originally Posted by jpd
Kerbie,
Health was my #1. Financial set-up # 1A. Job burn-out #2. If you are relatively healthy, and financially good to go, it makes sense(cents  ) to use your time and assets to do what you have always wanted to do. Of course, if you have a career that is in that vein.....  |
Those were pretty much my considerations for retiring at age 62, and taking Social Security at that age. Starting to use that income when I was young enough, healthy enough to enjoy it, and being financially secure enough without having to max out SS made it an easy decision for me. As others have mentioned, the big caveat is: YMMV!!