QUESTION:

age

I've been told that I can draw SS at age 59 1/2. Is this true. I am a disabled veteran of the Vietnam war and draw disability from the VA. I'm unable to draw disability from SS and SSI. will I be able to draw SS and at what %.
asked by billiamw1, 11/19/2007
Categories: Grandchildren, Volunteering, Dating, Hobbies, Age Discrimination, Debt, Early Retirement
ANSWERS:
Answered by: c2almost3, 11/20/07
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The Social Security Administration has a good tool to help you figure out eligibility for benefits.

It is located here: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps7/best/benefits/

I don't know if it is true of veterans taking Social Security, but it is important for most people to weigh the pros of taking Social Security early and getting benefits for a longer period of time verses delaying the start of Social Security and earning a higher amount of money in each time period.

NewRetirement has a calculator to help with this decision:
www.newretirement.com/Services/Social_Security_Start_Age_Calculator.aspx

And, for other benefits you might be eligible for, you should check out the VA's Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents booklet.

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