Great column. Quick question. I will turn 61 in July. My wife just turned 59. Her social security benefits will be far less than 1/2 of mine, which should be the maximum. In order for her to receive 1/2 of mine, I know I have to wait to claim until I am 67. But does she? In other words, Do we need to wait until I am 681/2 or so, when she will turn, 67, or will she receive 1/2 if I elect to take mine at 67, when she will only be 65 1/2. Thank you for any help you or anyone else can provide.
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Thank you!
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Thanks. I've read what seems to be a million articles on the topic and can't seem to find a definitive answer.
Post: Making Your Claim
Link to comment from February 16, 2022
Great column. Quick question. I will turn 61 in July. My wife just turned 59. Her social security benefits will be far less than 1/2 of mine, which should be the maximum. In order for her to receive 1/2 of mine, I know I have to wait to claim until I am 67. But does she? In other words, Do we need to wait until I am 681/2 or so, when she will turn, 67, or will she receive 1/2 if I elect to take mine at 67, when she will only be 65 1/2. Thank you for any help you or anyone else can provide.
Post: Making Your Claim
Link to comment from February 16, 2022