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February 1990

Supplementing retirement until Social Security begins

William J. Wiatrowski

Nearly all employees covered by a pension plan can begin receiving benefits before they are eligible for Social Security payments. A few pension plans provide supplements until government payments begin. This article discusses methods of supplementing retirement income until persons become eligible to receive Social Security benefits.

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