The Social Security Question

At Hively, we’re always on the hunt for insights and resources to help you make thoughtful, confident decisions in this next life chapter. This week, we take a closer look at two areas where the “standard advice” can be misleading - from when to claim Social Security to what supplements are actually worth your time and money.

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This Week’s Suggested Reading 📖

• Should You Really Wait Till 70 to Take Social Security?

  You’ve probably heard the standard advice: delay Social Security as long as possible—ideally until age 70—to maximize your monthly benefit. But in reality, most retirees claim much earlier. This piece breaks down why this rule doesn’t work for everyone, exploring the tradeoffs around health, savings, work, burnout, and life expectancy. Click to read at nytimes.com.

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• In Search of Clarity on Supplements

  With supplement use at an all-time high, it’s getting harder to separate helpful guidance from health hype. Two Stanford Medicine nutrition experts tackle five common myths about supplements from the idea that “everyone needs them” to the belief that “natural” always means safe. Click to read at med.stanford.edu.

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