Is There A Strategy That Would Maximize Spousal Benefits In Our Case?
WEP and spousal benefits: I worked both corporate and education (thus WEP). For corporate only have 17 years. I am 61 and expect to claim SS at 62. Before WEP my early amount is ~$1,083, am assuming with WEP it would be~$593. My husband will file this year at age 66 (his full retirement) and receive ~$2980. I understand that my WEP affects what I can receive for spousal benefits. Is there a strategy as to order of filing, or even delay of one of us, that would maximize a spousal benefit? Thank you.
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