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My wife and I are 61. We have $2.2 million and $5,000 in Social Security benefits. Do we claim early?
A 61-year-old couple with $2.2 million in assets and $5,000 in Social Security benefits is considering whether to claim benefits early. They aim to ensure their assets and income support them for 25 years.
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