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Can I Collect Divorced Spousal Benefits And Allow My Own Rate To Grow Until Age 70?
I am 67 in sept 1951. I am divorcing my husband who is 55 and not eligible to collect. I would like to suspend my benefits til age 70. Can I do this and collect his benefit? Iam will also be collecting nyc pension.
Hi,
You can't receive divorced spousal benefits on your ex's record unless he is either a) at least age 62 or b) drawing disability benefits.
You may want to strongly consider using the maximization software available on this website in order to determined your best overall filing strategy.
Best, Jerry
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July 31, 2017