Should you claim Social Security at same time

Should you claim Social Security at the same time as your spouse? Here's how to know.
If you and your spouse have a nice amount of money saved up, then you may decide that you'll each claim Social Security as soon as you're able to — meaning, at age 62. And if you're the same age, that would have you filing for benefits at the same time.
2 2025 Spousal Social Security Benefit Changes All Married Couples Need to Know
The start of a new year usually means changes to Social Security, and this year is no different. The changes to Social Security retirement benefits and changes that affect workers still paying into the program often get the most attention,
Social Security Matters: Benefits for someone with multiple ex-spouses
If a financially well-off individual had multiple ex-spouses, could it happen that the multiple ex-spouses could each be collecting Social Security based on their own financial situation as
How are Social Security benefits impacted when you retire before full retirement age?
Ken and Rick discuss the pros and cons of retiring early and how this can affect social security benefits and taxes.
3 Ways to Increase Your Social Security Checks After You've Already Claimed Your Benefits
Many seniors opt to continue working or go back to work even after claiming Social Security, for financial reasons or the potential mental and physical health benefits of working at least part time (or both). In fact, working in your 60s and beyond is one of the best ways to increase your Social Security benefit.
Ask Rusty – About Social Security benefits for someone with multiple ex-spouses
If a financially well-off individual had multiple ex-spouses, could it happen that the multiple ex-spouses could each be collecting Social Security based on their own financial situation as compared to their rich ex-spouses?
3 Questions Everyone Needs to Ask Before Claiming Social Security
Key Points Your Social Security filing age will determine how much monthly income the program gives you. Consider your savings and desired lifestyle before signing up for benefits. Find out when you can get your full monthly benefit without a
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Spousal Social Security Benefits: 5 Things All Retired Couples Should Know
Social Security is best known for providing retirement income to tens of millions of retired workers, but there's a lot more to the program. One of the most important, but often misunderstood ...
Social Security: Here's What Happens to Your Benefits if You Get Divorced in Retirement
The bad news is that you'll lose spousal benefits once you're no longer married, but you could be entitled to a different ...
New Social Security Law Faces Long Delay Before Sending Out Adjusted Benefits
The Social Security Fairness Act will boost benefits for 3.2M public workers once the agency can plow past multiple ...
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3 Social Security Mistakes You Absolutely Can’t Afford
When you retire, you are most likely going to need Social Security to help you make ends meet.  These benefits are important ...
Public workers waited 40 years for law to boost Social Security. Now, they wait for payout
It took 40 years for Congress to pass a law to boost Social Security for public workers. Now, SSA says they must wait at least a year for the money.
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How long will it take for Social Security raises with new law for teachers, police?
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy said the Social Security Administration must implement the Social Security Fairness Act as ...
Here's How to Collect Social Security Without Working a Day in Your Life
Qualifying for Social Security benefits in retirement generally goes something like this: Work and pay taxes on your income.
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Social Security Fairness Act: Will You Qualify for Back Payments?
The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that will give qualifying individuals more money and potential back ...