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‘I’m leaving money on the table’: I’m 64 and my husband is 70. Should I take spousal benefits or wait for my own?
“I paid a significant amount into Social Security.”
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marketwatch.comAug 31, 2026
‘I’m leaving money on the table’: I’m 64 and my husband is 70. Should I take spousal benefits or wait for my own?
“I paid a significant amount into Social Security.”
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