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Spousal SS Benefits

My wife is 5 years older than me. If she starts taking her SS at her full age, it will be around $900/month. When I retire and take SS at my full age, half of it will be around $1800/month. Can my wife take her $900/month until I take mine and then get the increase to half of mine? Thanks

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YES - she will have to file again for the spousal benefit once you retire at your FRA.

Good Plan.

It's Always Something . . . . Roseanna Roseannadanna

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Thank you!

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