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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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Excerpt from “Social Security: Maximize Your Benefits”

Calculating Annual Cost-Of-Living Increases (COLAs) Claimants receive annual Cost-Of-Living increases based on the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. COLAs ensure that benefits keep up with inflation. For more information see www.ssa.gov/OACT/STATS/cpiw.html.

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