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Does Your MMSS Software Cover This Scenario?

Does your MMSS software cover the following scenario? Paul and Sally are the same age and get married at age 55. Paul is a widower. When they are in their 60s, Paul and Sally decide to get a divorce, after which (1) Paul claims survivor benefits from his first wife and (2) Sally claims benefits from her own earnings. Some time later in their 60s, Paul and Sally get married again. They continue receiving their respective benefits until they turn 70, when Paul claims benefits from his own earnings and Sally claims spousal benefits.

Hi. Yes, the MMSS software can handle all of the calculations involved in the scenario you present. You would need to run multiple reports based on the various changes in this couple's marital status, but our software (https://maximizemysocialsecurity.com/purchase) can perform all of the various computations needed to help this couple compare and analyze their various filing options to allow them to determine their best overall filing strategy for maximizing benefits.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Aug 18 2022 - 8:18pm
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