Tag: claiming Social Security
The longer a husband delays his Social Security retirement benefits, the larger the check his wife will get when he dies. And odds are that he’ll die first, so that decision to delay will leave her with more income every month into her 80s or even 90s. This fairly common marriage arrangement – a husband…
Retiring baby boomers are increasing the demand for Social Security Administration (SSA) services at a time when budget constraints and retiring staff are limiting the agency’s capacity to deliver them. Online services offer a way for SSA to meet increased demand with fewer resources. However, even as SSA has shifted more personalized information and services…
