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Old 12-26-2024, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
If this law is enacted, I may be able to receive a spouse benefit from my ex-spouse's work record. This is based on the GPO (Government Pension Offset) rule that has totally eliminated my spouse benefit since I retired. I don't really need the extra income, but it will help to pay my huge Federal tax bill, which is higher than all of my living expenses combined.
If so, you did well in your business career. After thinking about it, we are in same situation as our retired cost of living has gone down a lot. No mortgage, smaller house, less work related driving, no work clothes, less lunches out.