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spousal

[spou-zuhl] / ˈspaʊ zəl /




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There’s no delayed retirement credit for waiting past age 67 to claim a spousal benefit, unlike for a person’s own benefit, which increases by 8% per year until age 70.

From MarketWatch Sep. 15, 2026

Again, you only get that combined retirement and spousal benefit, not two full benefits.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

Would it make more sense for me to wait until age 67 to receive a full spousal benefit?

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

If you paid into Social Security for the last 30-plus years, chances are you won’t need to apply for spousal benefits.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

Why the spousal note Still floats upon the air!

From Count Alarcos; a Tragedy by Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield




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