http://gotoretirement.com/2009/07/maximize-social-security-benefits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=maximize-social-security-benefits A Baby Boomer's Journey from Retirement Planning to Retirement Living Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:04:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 http://gotoretirement.com/2009/07/maximize-social-security-benefits/comment-page-1/#comment-2532 Lane Zane Fri, 21 May 2010 15:02:26 +0000 http://gotoretirement.com/?p=3419#comment-2532 I tried to delay taking my Social Security. Had a job until January that provided me with full benefits. However, when I turned 65 in January, I was laid off. Not sure if it was due to my age or if the company really was hurting in this economy. Now, I'm in a situation where I can't find work due to so many being out of work. I had to take my SS benefits but I wanted to work at least another year or so. I'm not walking with a cane yet and feel I have a lot to offer but it seems like age is a consideration. I am hoping to take something part time but find that those who have lost full time work make even this solution impossible. I tried to delay taking my Social Security. Had a job until January that provided me with full benefits. However, when I turned 65 in January, I was laid off. Not sure if it was due to my age or if the company really was hurting in this economy. Now, I’m in a situation where I can’t find work due to so many being out of work. I had to take my SS benefits but I wanted to work at least another year or so. I’m not walking with a cane yet and feel I have a lot to offer but it seems like age is a consideration. I am hoping to take something part time but find that those who have lost full time work make even this solution impossible.

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