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‘It’s heartbreaking’: My brother claimed Social Security at 70. He died from cancer after one payment. Why wait to claim?

“I’ve always been a little skeptical of the government’s encouragement to delay claiming benefits.”

‘It’s heartbreaking’: My brother claimed Social Security at 70. He died from cancer after one payment. Why wait to claim?

Published July 11, 2026 · Category: Finance

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“I’ve always been a little skeptical of the government’s encouragement to delay claiming benefits.”

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Originally published at www.marketwatch.com.

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