My calculation below (in another post) may not fit all of you and it could be even contain incorrect tax bracket (which change every several years)
But my key point is clear (and I think it is right): When your "other-than-SS benefit-income" get higher, you pay not only tax on this income, you also have to pay additional tax on your SS benefit (which you don't have to pay any tax when your other income is lower).
So at centain point, you will see the bloody fact as "for every $1000 you withdraw from your 401K, you can only keep less than $600* for yourself."
* the exact amount will depend on a) tax bracket at the time when you retired, c) How much you withdraw from 401k/year, c) Your other income (rental, interest, capital gain, pension etc.)
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So the point is clear, but the solution in unclear!
Here is the question for your guys:
Knowing that that is such penalty for SS benefit when you have high "other income", what is the best way to avoid it? Your suggestion is really appreciated.