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When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce, it's understandable to be drawn to the idea of claiming those ...
If I predecease my wife, is she entitled to survivor benefits if she is younger than 62?
Claiming Social Security at age 62 reduces your benefit by up to 30%. When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce ...
If you're like most people, the earliest you can claim Social Security benefits is age 62. Waiting until later, though, will ...
That's a steep cut, but many seniors will be better of waiting until age 70 to claim their benefits. That's because the ...
The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it. However, ...
Deciding when to start receiving Social Security benefits is crucial in retirement planning. While waiting until full ...
If you’ve been divorced for at least two years and your ex is eligible for Social Security — meaning they’re age 62 or older ...
One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.
If you're divorced, you can often get Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record. Know the rules about when and how you can claim.
Married couples have a prime opportunity to work together and maximize their Social Security benefits. Don't be too quick to ...