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Should My Wife Start Taking Her Benefits At Age 62?

Im 71 and my wife is about to turn 62. I startef taking my ss at 66. Even though Im still working. Should my wife start taking hets at 62?



Hi,

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Best, Jerry

Posted:
September 19, 2020