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Will Taking Spousal Benefits Now Affect The Benefits I'll Receive On My Own Record At Age 70?
My wife is 70 (born 8/1947) and just began receiving Soc Security, having waited until age 70 to maximize retirement credit. Soc Security administrator encouraged me (age 68, born 1/1949) to apply for spousal benefits. I am waiting for my full benefits until age 70 to maximize credits. Will taking spousal benefits now affect my full retirement credits if I take spousal benefits now and shift to my own benefits at age 70?
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No, receiving spousal benefits now will have no adverse affect on your own future retirement benefit rate.
Best, Jerry
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January 1, 2018