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 "label": "Delayed retirement credit per 12 months after full retirement age, born 1943 or later, up to age 70",
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 "source": "https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/delayret.html",
 "quote": "1943 or later 8.0% 2/3 of 1%. The benefit increase stops when you reach age 70.",
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