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Can My Wife Retire Using My Benefits?

My wife is turning 64 this year and I am turning 52 been married 31 years can she retire using my benefits? or what can we do to maximize het benefits? thank you.

Hi. No. You would need to be collecting either Social Security retirement or disability benefits in order for your wife to potentially qualify for spousal benefits from your account.

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Best, Jerry

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Aug 1 2022 - 4:23pm
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