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[donnysgirl67]

there is no penalty at full retirement age there is no longer an earnings limit at 66.. If you wait until 70 you get extra credits. 

[chrystaltree]

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@Caffeina wrote:

@vermint, I'm a retired SSA Claims Examiner, and I believe your husband was given misinformation. He can visit any Social Security office. It doesn't have to be the one nearest to your home or work.

I think he should try calling the 800 number. The system should reflect what information is needed, and he might be able to take care of things that way. If that's unsuccessful, he should contact his representative in Congress as @patbz  recommended, and let him/her get things moving. Congressional inquiries are given priority over other routine work.

Good advice but I wouldn't go the Congressional route now because that does take time and right now, this couple doesn't even know if there is a problem.  They are just sitting there makin calls to one specific person and only because they have that person's number.  They could go into the SSA office, they could go online to SSA.gov, they could call the toll free number and speak to customer service.  They just won't do anything.  It's unfortunate because, it's my guess that the SSA just has a simple question or needs some additional information.  

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[lovesrecess]

Every person’s situation is different, so it is important to “do the math” and see what age is best for you to begin taking your SS payments.