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Why Taking Social Security Early Could Give You More Freedom Now

Most financial “experts” out there will tell you to wait until you’re 67 or even 70 before tapping into Social Security. The promise? Bigger checks later. But what if waiting is actually costing you freedom today?

In this post, I’ll walk you through the math, bust the myths, and show you how taking Social Security early can often put you in a stronger financial position.

The Conventional Wisdom vs. Reality

The traditional advice is simple: delay your Social Security benefits as long as possible to maximize your monthly payout. On paper, that sounds great. But here’s the truth money has a time value. A dollar in your hands today has more potential than that same dollar 10 years from now.

When you delay, you’re not just waiting for a bigger check. You’re also losing the chance to put that money to work right now, whether that means investing for cash flow or simply creating experiences and memories while you’re healthy enough to enjoy them.

What the Numbers Actually Show

Let’s use a real client’s numbers. At age 62, he could start collecting about $2,228 per month. If he waited until age 67, that monthly benefit would rise to roughly $3,200. And by waiting until 70, it would climb to around $3,900.

Sounds like a big jump, right? But here’s the key: by taking the $2,228 early and reinvesting it even conservatively at 9% returns he could build up a portfolio that actually outpaces the higher Social Security payouts over time.

At five years, that early income snowballs into $176,000 invested. That’s an additional $1,500 a month in potential passive income more than what waiting until 67 would have given him.

Why This Matters for Your Freedom

Here’s the big picture: it’s not just about how much you’ll get at 70. It’s about what you can do with that money in your 60s.

• You could use it to create additional passive income streams.

• You could free up your lifestyle to travel, serve, and create memories today.

• You could build real wealth through assets like real estate or private lending, instead of letting the government hold onto your money.

And here’s the kicker if you simply stash away your early benefits, even without reinvesting, it could still take until age 80 before delaying finally “catches up.” And that’s assuming you live that long!

The Risks and Rewards

Is taking Social Security early risk-free? No. If you don’t steward your money wisely, you could blow it. But if you’re disciplined and you use proven strategies like cash-flowing real estate or secured alternative investments you can easily outperform the government’s promise.

At the end of the day, this is about control. Do you want to leave your financial future in the hands of Social Security, or do you want to take control of it now?

My Takeaway

If you’re healthy, disciplined, and ready to make your money work harder, taking Social Security early can give you more freedom now and more wealth later.

For me, it comes down to this: I’d rather use that money to create cash flow and experiences today than gamble on the hope that I’ll still be around and healthy enough at 70 or beyond. That’s not just about getting rich; that’s about living a rich life.

So ask yourself: what could taking Social Security now do for your freedom, your lifestyle, and your legacy?