Should you begin collecting Social Security at 62 because you're concerned about future benefit cuts?

In this episode of Upticks, Jake and Cory examine the projected Social Security funding shortfall and what it could mean for people approaching retirement. They discuss the trade-offs between claiming early and delaying benefits, why a future funding issue does not necessarily make early claiming the right decision, and how financial plans can account for uncertainty.

The conversation also explores hypothetical benefit reductions, the importance of maintaining spending flexibility, potential changes to Social Security funding, and why predicting what Congress will do is not a substitute for financial preparation.
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