Can I claim 50% of my husband’s Social Security now — and switch to my higher benefit at 70?

Can I claim 50% of my husband’s Social Security now — and switch to my higher benefit at 70?

Source: www.marketwatch.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Center · Published: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMT

“I would like to offer a piece of advice for women who are or have been married.”

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The same story across the political spectrum (3 sources)

Center: My wife can claim $900 at 62. Should she take it now — or wait for her spousal benefit? — www.marketwatch.com
Center-Right: HHS touts 35 states that have scaled back 'orphan tax' on Social Security benefits — thehill.com
Right: New Social Security COLA estimates released after fresh inflation data — www.foxbusiness.com

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