There’s still time for couples to use this Social Security benefit
Congress eliminated two Social Security claiming strategies last year, but one can still be used by married couples before it expires.
Congress eliminated two Social Security claiming strategies last year, but one can still be used by married couples before it expires.
Couples considering a file-and-suspend strategy to claim Social Security must act by the end of April if they are eligible.
Congress makes changes to making claims for Social Security
With life expectancy at an all-time high and fewer public pensions available, Social Security may become more important as a source of retirement income.
Combining Social Security benefits with 401(k) assets can help long-term savers replace more than 60% of current income in retirement, according to a recent report from the Employee Benefit Research Institute. While many clients are probably planning to include Social Security as a source of retirement income, they may not be aware of certain factors
Married couples have multiple options to claim Social Security in retirement, including specific strategies that use the timing of the claim to maximize spousal benefits. In certain cases, these strategies can result in an increase in both lifetime and survivor benefits. Two of the most common strategies are restricted application and file and suspend. Here