Unfortunately, Social Security benefits qualifications have changed in the past several years. Before 2015, one spouse could claim their benefits early while the other spouse waited until age 70 to claim the maximum amount. That is no longer allowed, and it’s important to not plan around information that might be outdated. You can keep up with changes by visiting the Social Security website.

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