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Re: I'm confused on when to claim spousal benefits

Thanks.  I'll have her call tomorrow and have her ask if she can receive 6 months retroactive, since her amount would not increase any from the date I filed.  That sound possible to you?
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Re: I'm confused on when to claim spousal benefits

I have read some prior discussions regarding this issue.  If I understand the answers, which is all rather confusing to me, it seems maybe it would be best for my wife to wait till her FRA to switch to spousal benefits.  If I understand the replies c...
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I'm confused on when to claim spousal benefits

I just turned 67 and claimed my SS benefit when I reached my FRA, last year.  My wife, who turns 66 this next week, was mostly a stay at home mom but did teach for a few years.  Upon her turning 62, she started receiving her SS benefits, with of cour...
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Re: I'm confused on when to claim spousal benefits

Thanks.  I'll have her call tomorrow and have her ask if she can receive 6 months retroactive, since her amount would not increase any from the date I filed.  That sound possible to you?
JamesK967530 03-21-2023 07:07 PM
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Re: I'm confused on when to claim spousal benefits

I have read some prior discussions regarding this issue.  If I understand the answers, which is all rather confusing to me, it seems maybe it would be best for my wife to wait till her FRA to switch to spousal benefits.  If I understand the replies c...
JamesK967530 03-21-2023 01:58 PM
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I'm confused on when to claim spousal benefits

I just turned 67 and claimed my SS benefit when I reached my FRA, last year.  My wife, who turns 66 this next week, was mostly a stay at home mom but did teach for a few years.  Upon her turning 62, she started receiving her SS benefits, with of cour...
JamesK967530 03-19-2023 08:07 PM
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Re: I'm confused on when to claim spousal benefits

Thanks.  I'll have her call tomorrow and have her ask if she can receive 6 months retroactive, since her amount would not increase any from the date I filed.  That sound possible to you?
JamesK967530 03-21-2023 07:07 PM
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Re: I'm confused on when to claim spousal benefits

I have read some prior discussions regarding this issue.  If I understand the answers, which is all rather confusing to me, it seems maybe it would be best for my wife to wait till her FRA to switch to spousal benefits.  If I understand the replies c...
JamesK967530 03-21-2023 01:58 PM
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779
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Social Security

I'm confused on when to claim spousal benefits

I just turned 67 and claimed my SS benefit when I reached my FRA, last year.  My wife, who turns 66 this next week, was mostly a stay at home mom but did teach for a few years.  Upon her turning 62, she started receiving her SS benefits, with of cour...
JamesK967530 03-19-2023 08:07 PM
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