Timothy Sumer

Several viewers have recently asked me whether it makes sense to claim social security at 62 if you plan to invest the money. At first, it seems like a solid strategy. While your monthly benefit will be lower, you get years of investment returns you'd otherwise forfeit. It turns out, however, that the issue is a bit more complex. First, depending on your investment returns, claiming social security at 62 may or may not turn out in your favor. The arguably more important issue, however, is taxes. Claiming social security at 62 could affect everything from how much your social security benefits are taxed to IRMAA premiums or ACA credits. It could also affect a Roth conversion strategy. Join the newsletter: ———————————— Video Resources ———————————— Social Security Benefits Calculator: Taxes on SS Benefits: IRMAA Premiums: MAGI for IRMAA: MAGI for ACA Credits: ———————————— Investing Tools ———————————— My Book (Retire Before Mom and Dad): Personal Capital (Investm...