When I turn 62 this year will l need to file for my wife she is 69 now what do we need to do to get her to draw from my retirement

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In 2019 (age 71) I received SS benefits totaling $42,558. My wife (age 69) received SS benefits totaling $17,154. Over the years she earned far less than I did, so we filed for her to receive SS benefits based on my earnings. I understood she would receive 50% of my benefits. If this is correct, she should have received SS benefits in 2019 totaling $21,279. Is my assumption wrong?

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When I get to be 66 can i recive my social security and still collect spousal benefits?

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HI, When I turn 62...can my wife draw a portion of my Social Security?....

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I know a couple who got married in Vegas 15 years ago. They have seperated but never divorced. The wife is turning 62 this year and lives in Florida. Can she collect her husband's SS? And if so, what is the procedure or rules for doing so?

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My birthday is 08 03 1953 and starting collecting social security benefits on June 2018 my wife birthday 04 11 1959 still working can she collect off my social security benifits now

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No, unless your wife has a child in her care who is eligible for benefits on your record and who is either under age 16 or disabled. Otherwise, your wife would have to be at least age 62 to potentially qualify for spousal benefits.

Hello. I am European national and permanent US resident. My husband and I have been married 3 years. Since we have a big age gap (I am 39, my husband is 65 ) and my income has been pretty low since relocating to the US, I am worried about my retirement. Will I be able to collect part of his social security later on? When would that happen? I would really appreciate your response as this is causing me sleepless nights.

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Hello Larry,
I have a spousal benefits question for you:
I am 69. I started collecting my SS benefits when I reached full retirement age of 66. My current monthly SS check is $1,470.
My wife is turning 62 next month. Her estimated monthly SS check at full retirement age will be around $2,300.
Would it be worthwhile for any of us two to claim spousal benefits at any point?
Thank you very much!

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Hi. I am waiting on receiving social security benefits until age 70 (I am currently 68). My wife is 62 and has not worked outside the home. I understand my wife will receive at her full retirement age (66+) 50% of what my social security benefits were at my full retirement age (66). My question is: is that amount locked in at what my age 66 benefit would have been if I had elected to draw at that time, or does that amount increase every year based on any COLA increases?
Thanks for the information.

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Larry, can I file a restricted claim on my wife's Social Security Disability benefit? I understand it would pay half of her benefit amount without affecting her eligibility or benefits.

I have was born in 1953 and have reached full retirement age, but still work full time. She has not reached full retirement age.

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