I make more than my wife. Can she claim Social Security at 62 and later switch to spousal benefits?

The short answer to your first question: No, your wife can’t claim her benefits now and switch to spousal benefits later on ...

How your Social Security check changes at ages 62, 65, 66, 67 and 70

The longer you wait, the bigger your Social Security check. We break it down by the most common ages at which people claim ...

At what age do most Americans start taking Social Security benefits?

You can sign up to begin your Social Security benefits at any time after age 62. However, you can increase your monthly ...

The Less Obvious Reason You Shouldn't Claim Social Security Early

Claiming Social Security early isn't always an unwise move. There are plenty of situations where it makes sense to file ahead ...

What's the One Thing All Retirees Should Do Before Claiming Social Security Benefits in 2026?

Claiming before your FRA will result in permanent benefit reductions. So if you file at age 66 thinking it's your FRA, you might expect to receive your full benefit amount. But if your FRA is actually ...
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Social Security Matters – I’m On SS Disability; Should I Switch To Regular Social Security?

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature ...
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Claimed Social Security early? These 2 'do-overs' let you hit reset

You claimed Social Security early and now you're having second thoughts? Here's the surprising news: You might not be locked in forever. Claiming Social Security at 62 felt right at the time. Maybe ...
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The one Social Security step you need to take before 2025 ends

Pop quiz: When's the last time you actually looked at your Social Security earnings record? If you're like most Americans, the answer is somewhere between "Never" and "Wait, I'm supposed to do that?" ...