My wife began taking her full benefits at FRA. I began taking spousal benefits at FRA with the intention of waiting until 70 for mine. We were both born in 1953. I can no longer see what my full benefit will be at 70 at SSA. Can I manually calculate by going back to my FRA benefit? Also, does the benefit increase by the COLA and the 8% yearly increase? OR, can I obtain this amount by contacting SSA? Thanks!
Hi. Yes. If you haven't had earnings since your full retirement age (FRA) that were high enough to increase your benefit rate, then you could get a . . . Read More