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Liz Weston: Spousal Social Security benefits aren’t a matter of ‘simple math’
Liz Weston: Spousal Social Security benefits aren’t a matter of ‘simple math’
Liz Weston: Spousal Social Security benefits aren’t a matter of ‘simple math’

Published on: 08/16/2026

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Liz Weston, personal finance columnist

Dear Liz: I will be 62 in January. My husband turns 70 in July. If I take my Social Security benefits at a reduced rate at 62, can I switch to half of his benefits once he turns 70 and applies?

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/business/2026/08/liz-weston-spousal-social-security-benefits-arent-a-matter-of-simple-math.html

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