Insights on receiving SS lump-sum

[barbara]

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.

[JJIII]

Originally Posted by barbara

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.

"What a country!"

[bobabode]

Originally Posted by JJIII

"What a country!"

Drinkin' vodka eh?

[donquixote99]

Originally Posted by barbara

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.

I must be missing something. If 'their full SS benefit' is greater than the 50% spousal benefit, that's what they get without divorcing, isn't it?