Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Retiring early sounds great; but it can quietly impact one of your most important income sources. Today, I’m breaking down how retiring before your full career plays out with Social Security and why a lot of people overestimate what they’ll actually receive. Your benefit is based on your 35 highest earning years, so if you retire at 55 without a full earnings history, those missing years get filled in with zeros, lowering your average. Even if you have 35 years, retiring early can replace your highest-earning years with lower ones, reducing your benefit. I’ll also explain why the estimates you see online can be overly optimistic, how the gap between retirement and age 62 creates real planning challenges, and why claiming early can lock in a permanent reduction.
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Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/ SIPC. Investment advice offered through IHT Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor. IHT Wealth Management and RB Wealth Partners are separate entities from LPL Financial.
The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax or legal advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific situation with a qualified tax or legal advisor.
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Retiring early sounds great; but it can quietly impact one of your most important income sources. Today, I’m breaking down how retiring before your full career plays out with Social Security and why a lot of people overestimate what they’ll actually receive. Your benefit is based on your 35 highest earning years, so if you retire at 55 without a full earnings history, those missing years get filled in with zeros, lowering your average. Even if you have 35 years, retiring early can replace your highest-earning years with lower ones, reducing your benefit. I’ll also explain why the estimates you see online can be overly optimistic, how the gap between retirement and age 62 creates real planning challenges, and why claiming early can lock in a permanent reduction.
Follow my page for clear, no-fluff financial planning steps!
Visit for more - wealthrb.com
Securities offered through LPL Financial, Member FINRA/ SIPC. Investment advice offered through IHT Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor. IHT Wealth Management and RB Wealth Partners are separate entities from LPL Financial.
The opinions voiced in this material are for general information only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual.
This information is not intended to be a substitute for specific individualized tax or legal advice. We suggest that you discuss your specific situation with a qualified tax or legal advisor.
#CFP #Financialplanner #retirement #retirementincome #IRS #retirementfinancialplanning
