A $3,500 Monthly Earner Could Add $525/Month With This SS Strategy

How dual-earner couples can maximize lifetime benefits using restricted application rules

The Details

Many couples unknowingly forfeit benefits by having both spouses claim at 62. The higher earner delaying to 70 while the lower earner claims at FRA could mean an extra $525/month in household income.

What this means for you

Retirement decisions compound — getting one of these details wrong can cost tens of thousands of dollars over a retirement. The good news: most of these mistakes are completely avoidable if you understand how the rule actually works.

Next step

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