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January 31, 2017
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Can I Collect Half Of My Husband's Benefit And Wait Until Age 70 To Start My Own Benefits?
I INTEND TO CONTINUE TO WORK AFTER AGE 66 WHICH IF MY FULL RETIREMENT AGE TO COLLECT BENEIFTS. MY HUSBAND IS NOW COLLECTING FULL SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS. CAN I CONTINUE WORKING COLLECT HALF OF HIS SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS AND
HOLD OFF TILL 70 TO COLLECT MY OWN.
Hi,
If you were born prior to January 2 1954, then the answer is yes (https://www.ssa.gov/planners/retire/deemedfaq.html). You'll need to wait until age 66 to be able to file just for spousal benefits without also being deemed to have applied on your own record, though.
Best, Jerry