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Will My Spouse's Spousal Benefit Be Half of MY Full Benefit?

I will be filing for benefits at 62. My spouse will file for the spousal benefit a few years later, at 66. Will the spousal benefit be half of my full benefit? Or half of my reduced benefit? Thanks!

Your spouse's spousal benefit will be half of your full retirement age benefit.
Best,
Mike

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Jul 6 2016 - 1:00pm
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