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Can I claim 50% of my husband’s Social Security now — and switch to my higher benefit at 70?
The article addresses potential financial decisions regarding retirement benefits for married women. Specifically, it asks whether an individual can claim 50% of a husband’s Social Security benefit at present and subsequently transition to their own higher benefit when reaching age 70.
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