Social Security Claiming Strategies for Couples (And Exes)

Social Security Claiming Strategies for Couples (And Exes)
Whether you’re married, widowed, or divorced, there’s much to learn. Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock
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By Sandra Block From Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Question: We often hear about strategies couples can use to get the most from their combined benefits when one spouse had higher lifetime earnings from work. But what’s the best approach if a dual-income couple has a similar earnings history and will be eligible for roughly the same benefit?