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Delaying Social Security may not pay off if you die early, but the decision is about more than break-even age. It can also help manage longevity risk, protect a spouse, and provide more reliable income later in retirement.

What If You Delay Social Security and Do Not Live Long Enough to Benefit? What happens if you delay Social Security but do not live long enough to benefit? Learn how break-even age, survivor benefits, longevity risk, and retirement income planning all factor into the decision.