I turn 62 in September 2016, and want to start collecting Social Security. I was laid off from my job last year, and made about $92,000 in 2015. My husband will be 63 in November 2016, and will retire then and begin collecting SS. He is currently making about $57,000 annually. I am confused about "deeming". Since he has not filed yet, will I receive my own benefit, or whichever is the higher of the two? And, then will he just collect on his own benefit when he retires a few month after me? Is his benefit affected by me retiring a few month before him?

Due to health reasons I need to cut back my hours at work. I am 63, I am considering taking early Social Security benefit. Is it also possible to add my husbands spousal benefit to my early retirement benefit?
Thank you,

Hi,

My wife will be 62 soon (in July 2016). I am a year younger at 61. I have earned much more than my spouse over the years (est $2,270 from SS @ FRA), but she could receive some Social Security on her own work record (est $660 from SS @ FRA). However, she could obviously receive a much higher payment by taking the maximum spouse benefit from me when I retire (est $1,135 from SS). I plan to keep working and not receive Social Security until I am 70, in 9 years (est $3,010 from SS @ age 70).