Yep they cut my SS 60% when I retired. WEP, WEP =, RIPOFF!
Back to posting now. Having dealt with many vbulletin message boards over the years, I usually write my reply off line and copy/paste to submit. So I will try to submit Saturdays posts.
PO
Thanks for the input Scout. My SO had heard about that rule but misinterpreted it. She has a friend who is an “expert” on getting government payments. They are still both convinced that when she turn 62 she can get ½ of my “full” amount, regardless of whether I am receiving benefits or not, and when she turns 70 get her benefit on top of that. It’s OK, everyone needs a financial advisor.
PO
At the very least you and the wife should go to https://secure.ssa.gov/ and establish accounts if you have not already. You can get estimates of the amount you will receive at different ages. Assuming you and wife have 40 credits. It’s all explained on the web site.
PO
Against their will? Not sure that applies here. When the time comes I will make her log in or call to apply for herself so she can get what she gets. I established an account at her request a few years ago and have given her the user name and password but she claims not as it is not on her immediate horizon.
PO
Careful...I think that age 62 rule is if your spouse(or ex spouse) is dead...then you can collect theirs.
You will get over that PO. For a while after I retired folks would call me at home when they didn't know what to do, but after about 2 months it stopped. Oh HELL they don't need me anymore! They were trained well and knew their stuff! FORGET ABOUT IT!
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