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Social Security Q&A: Can My Wife Collect Her Spousal Benefit Before I Collect?
Jeff Miller on February 28, 2019
If you have a spouse, you have a lot of Social Security claiming choices, especially if the two of you are different ages.
Social Security Q&A: Should We Wait to Claim Benefits?
Jeff Miller on February 14, 2019
Delaying your Social Security benefits often makes sense, but beware the trade-offs.
Social Security Q&A: Can I Claim Widow’s Benefits at 60?
Jeff Miller on January 31, 2019
Claim a widow’s benefit at 60, and the payout can be reduced for two reasons. Find out what they are.
Social Security Q&A: Will This Strategy Get Us More Benefits?
Jeff Miller on January 3, 2019
There are strategies couples can use to get thousands more in Social Security benefits over their lifetimes. One is called “restricted application.” Should you try it?
Social Security Q&A: How Do Survivor Benefits Work?
Jeff Miller on December 6, 2018
If your spouse dies, you can collect 100 percent of his or her Social Security. However, the rules get complicated if you remarry.
Social Security Q&A: Will My Benefits Be Taxed?
Jeff Miller on November 22, 2018
Concerned about having your Social Security taxed? If not, maybe you should be.
Social Security Q&A: What’s ‘File and Suspend,’ and Should I Do It?
Jeff Miller on November 8, 2018
The right Social Security claiming strategy can get you thousands of dollars more in lifetime benefits. Some strategies no longer work, but others do.
Social Security Q&A: I’m Losing Social Security Because I’m Working
Jeff Miller on October 25, 2018
It doesn’t seem fair: You take Social Security, then it gets reduced because you choose to keep working. But learn the rules, and it’s not as bad as you think.
Social Security Q&A: What’s the Best Strategy to Get the Highest Benefit?
Jeff Miller on October 11, 2018
One strategy to increase Social Security benefits is to claim spousal benefits at retirement age, then claim your own benefits after reaching age 70. Does it work?
Social Security Q&A: My Wife Isn’t Eligible — Can She Still Claim as a Spouse?
Jeff Miller on September 13, 2018
Even if your spouse never contributed to Social Security, he or she can still receive retirement benefits.
Social Security Q&A: When Should My Ill Spouse Start Taking Benefits?
Jeff Miller on August 30, 2018
Deciding when to start taking Social Security? Don’t forget to consider your spouse. Here’s why.
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