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Spouse Social Security Benefits |
My wife and I are planning to retire together. We both have enough work quarters to qualify for Soc. Sec. benefits. Our max. retirment age is 66 for full benefit payment.
Rather than trying to provide a survivorship when choosing the level of my Soc. Sec. check, I'm considering taking the full amount as she would be covered with her own Soc. Sec. if I were to die first.
Do I have this right? |
 | asked by thompsrj, 3/16/2009 |
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Social Security, Pre Retirement
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| Answered by: Editorial, 03/19/09
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First, congratulations!
I commend you for carefully considering your options and for creating a sustainable plan for you and your wife. And, congratulations on waiting to collect Social Security until your maximum retirement age!
You might want to visit your local Social Security office. You can locate it here: https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/FOLO/fo001.jsp
You can also call the toll-free Social Security number 1-800-772-1213
However, your wife probably has a few options for Social Security if you were to die:
She can get widow’s benefits if she is age 60 or older. The benefit amount will depend on her age and on the amount you were entitled to when you died.
If she is also entitled to retirement benefits based on her own work, there are additional options. Ask a Social Security representative to explain the options, so you can decide which would be best for you.
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| Answered by: bogeys, 08/24/09
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I have already retired and my wife will retire in December. I draw 3 times more then her.Will she be able to draw any of my social security? Login to rate this answer: |
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