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Old 05-21-2012, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Mark1130 View Post
I am in an unusual position for most couples.

My wife is 6 years older than I am. (yes, she took advantage of my innocence)

Will I be able to get 1/2 spousal benefits at 62 and delay my SS until 70 in order to get the maximum payout per month on mine?
Not so unusual any more. My wife is also 6 years older than me.
I could have taken her to her Senior prom but I was only in the 5th grade!

I "retired" when I was 48 and now at 58 am planning on taking my SS at 62.

It will already be reduced because of fewer earning years but hey something is better than nothing.