Monthly Archives: January 2013

Excerpt from “Social Security: Maximize Your Benefits”

Ways to Get a Big Check: File for Back Payments If you are six months older than full retirement age and have not yet filed for benefits, you can request benefits to start when you turned FRA. New claimants are … Continue reading

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When Spousal Benefits are NOT Reduced due to Early Retirement

Bottom line: Spouses taking care of a qualified or disabled child at age 62 can receive full-retirement age (FRA) spousal benefits. Eligibility: When a worker files for retirement benefits, the worker’s spouse may be eligible for a benefit based on … Continue reading

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