Full question: My wife turns 64 in August and I’m 59 and will be working until 65. Then collect at my full retirement age. When should my wife collect and what can she collect? Hi there, Without further details it is not possible to give you an accurate answer. RSSAs consider your ages, but also…

Full question: I have social security benefits but would like to apply for Divorced Spouse as I will receive more than from my own record. I also receive a pension from Belgium. I know that GPO will not apply but will WEP apply? Hi there, The WEP rule only affects your retirement benefits, not dependent…

Hi there, Widows and Widowers may be eligible for survivor benefits from a previous marriage; however, the answer is not a simple one. In cases like this it is not always a one size fits all answer. Ex-spousal survivor benefits depend on the age you begin taking them, what your own benefit is, how long…

Full question: Martha, is it better if I wait until I’m 60 to collect off deceased ex-husband’s survivor benefits if I’m caring for our disabled adult son while I’m 59 years of age? Hi there, A survivor benefit can be taken as early as age 60. Deciding when to collect survivor benefits and your own…

Full question: If I switch from survivors benefits to my retirement benefits (age 67), what happens to the remaining unused survivor benefits? Hi there, When a retiree switches from a survivor benefit to their own retirement benefit, the survivor benefit will no longer be paid unless it is higher than the retirement benefit. If that…

Full question: When is the best time to get RSSA advice on retirement. I’m disabled and 62, my husband is 67 but plans on working until 70. Hellol, It is always best to consult with an RSSA sooner rather than later! Reason being is that you would not want to miss out on benefits if…