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More Americans expect to work until 70

Experts: There are benefits

In this April 13, 2018 photo, Steve Vernon, a research scholar at the Stanford Center on Longevity in its financial security division, poses for a portrait in Falls Church, Va. Americans long viewed 65 as the age to stop working. It was considered full retirement age by Social Security for many, Medicare benefits kick in then and historical practice had established it as the goal. Now some experts are suggesting people set their sights a bit higher, on 70. - photo by Associated Press

More americans — In this April 13, 2018 photo, Steve Vernon, a research scholar at the Stanford Center on Longevity in its financial security division, poses for a portrait in Falls Church, Va. Americans long viewed 65 as the age to stop working. It was considered full retirement age by Social Security for many, Medicare benefits kick in then and historical practice had established it as the goal. Now some experts are suggesting people set their sights a bit higher, on 70. - photo by Associated Press

When it comes to retirement, later may be better.

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