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Does This Sound Like A Good Strategy?

I am 69 and have been collecting my social security benefits since age 66. My wife will be 66 in 3 months and is still working. Our plan is for her to file for half of my benefit at her FRA allowing her benefits to grow. At age 70 she plans to switch to her own benefits which should be more than half of mine. Does this sound like a good strategy?

Hi,

Yes, but please note that I'm basing that opinion solely on the limited information in your question.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Mar 16 2018 - 11:03am
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