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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’m leaving money on the table’: I’m 64 and my husband is 70. Should I take spousal benefits or wait for my own?
MarketWatch Monday 31 August 2026, 11:45 UTC By Quentin Fottrell 1 min read
Key Points

“I paid a significant amount into Social Security.”

“I paid a significant amount into Social Security.”
Social Security (ORG)
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