{
  "id": 19538604,
  "title": "3 Big Reasons Not to Claim Social Security at 70, Despite Boosted Benefits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/3-big-reasons-not-to-claim-social-security-at-70-despite-boosted",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-11T19:18:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motley Fool",
    "slug": "motley-fool",
    "url": "https://www.fool.com/retirement/2026/11/11/3-big-reasons-not-to-claim-social-security-at-70-despite-boosted-benefits/?source=iedfolrf0000001"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Claiming Social Security at age 70 isn't always the optimal choice. Even though monthly benefits increase by 8% each month you delay claiming past full retirement age, you might end up with less money in total if you live past 70. Consider these three factors before deciding to wait until 70 to file.",
  "summary": "Waiting as long as possible isn't always the smartest move.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Nasdaq Markets",
        "title": "3 Big Reasons Not to Claim Social Security at 70, Despite Boosted Benefits",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/3-big-reasons-not-to-claim-social-security-at-70-despite-boosted-19540644",
        "published": "2026-11-11T19:38:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}