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I’m 63 and diagnosed with lymphoma. Should I take my Social Security next year?

MarketWatch·October 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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“My plan is to continue working as long as I’m able to do so and invest my Social Security benefits while I’m still earning a paycheck.”

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