If a worker elects to receive retirement benefits before full retirement age, A. their eligibility for Medicare could be limited if their lifespan is longer than expected B. they would have to pay an early collection tax on their retirement income C. benefits are significantly reduced for each year claimed before full retirment age D. benefits are reduced for each month before full retirement age

If a worker elects to receive retirement benefits before full retirement age, A. their eligibility for Medicare could be limited if their lifespan is longer than expected B. they would have to pay an early collection tax on their retirement income C. benefits are significantly reduced for each year claimed before full retirment age D. benefits are reduced for each month before full retirement age

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Author:Randall Billingsley, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

Publisher:Randall Billingsley, Lawrence J. Gitman, Michael D. Joehnk

Chapter14: Planning For Retirement

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