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How Much Will We Get if My Wife Files in 15 Years?

I am 62 if i take my ss at 67 i think i will get about 1600/month my wife has made more money than me. She is 53.If she retires in 15 years let say she gets 2500 a month how much would we get? Thanks, Jon

Jon, it's just not possible to say without more information, including which benefits you might each file for and when as well as each of your earnings histories. Thanks, John

Posted: 
Jul 1 2016 - 12:45pm
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