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The Social Security Administration implemented the deemed filing rule to prevent double-dipping. Prior to the rule, if spousal benefits were higher than an individual benefit, the person could ...
Also, your spouse can receive either retirement or disability benefits from Social Security. Your age matters, too. You must be at least 62 years old (the earliest age allowable for claiming ...
Social Security benefits can provide you with a stream of retirement income that is reliable. Deciding when to take benefits is an important question, especially if you're married and hope to ...
The file-and-suspend rule previously allowed an individual at full retirement age or older to apply for Social Security benefits and immediately suspend them so his spouse could collect spousal ...
A Social Security spousal rule that was around for decades ended this year for the last eligible retirees — those who turned 70 on Jan. 1, 2024. The rule allowed recipients to switch between ...
According to the 2024 Social Security Statistical Supplement, there are about 1.98 million people actively receiving a spousal benefit from Social Security. The average monthly benefit was $890.24 ...
Social Security spousal benefits are based on the PIA of the primary earning spouse. You can receive up to 50% of your spouse's PIA assuming you've reached full retirement age. For example, if ...
As it is with regular Social Security benefits, you don't have to claim spousal benefits at your full retirement age; you can claim starting at age 62, but your monthly benefit will be reduced ...