I’m 67 with a $140,000 pension. Should I wait until 70 to claim Social Security so my wife gets more?
Yes, waiting until age 70 might help your wife get more money from Social Security. If you claim now at age 67, your total retirement income will be $140,000 plus the benefit. Waiting could increase that amount for both of you.
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A person is 67 years old and has a pension of $140,000. They are asking if they should wait until age 70 to get Social Security money. This waiting might help their wife receive more benefits too. If they claim now, their income will be $30,000 less than it could be.
Why it matters
This decision can change how much money your family has each year in retirement. It is important to choose the best time to start collecting benefits.
- How much is the pension?
- The person's pension is $140,000.
- What happens if they wait until 70?
- Waiting might help their wife get more Social Security money.
- How much income will they have now?
- Their total retirement income will be $140,000 plus the benefit if they claim at 67.
How outlets are framing the same story
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All outlets frame this story in a very similar way. They focus on presenting the core question and the immediate financial consequence of claiming early.
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The main decision: Should the person wait until 70?
Sources1TypeAngleMarketWatchPresents the core question and benefit increase.
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Financial consequence of claiming early (at age 67)
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Benefit for the spouse (wife)
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