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Originally Posted by donquixote99
One spouse or both will likely trigger a reduction by starting getting payments below 'full retirement age." But yes, the basic idea is Spouse A gets 100%, Spouse B gets 50%, or their own, whichever is greater.
for a bunch more detail, see http://moneyover55.about.com/od/soci...usebenefit.htm |
Yes, that's right. I mis understood your previous post.
I've worked with the elderly for nearly twenty years and, it is not unusual for a struggling couple to divorce legally, but stay together, so they can each get their full SS benefit.