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Matthew's avatar

The Social Security point lands hard. Deferring to 70 makes perfect sense on a spreadsheet. It makes less sense when you factor in the probability of actually collecting enough to justify the wait. The plan optimizes for a future that isn't guaranteed. The present always is.

Russ Thornton's avatar

Well said, Matthew...

While it's important to plan for tomorrow, it's promised to no one.

And you're absolutely right - life happens well outside the confines of a spreadsheet