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farrockgrandma
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Many of the finance websites, like smartmoney have social security calculators. The Wall Street Journal also has some good advice. Basically, if you live to a ripe old age you would do better collecting at age 70. (maximum benefits and no earnings deduction)

Any earnings, even after retirement, will increase the benefit you are eligible for. If your spouse also works, there are ways to use both benefits to your best advantage.