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‘I want her to choose the best strategy’: My wife’s Social Security is just $900. Should she claim spousal benefit at 62?

Monday, August 10, 2026


A wife whose Social Security benefit is approximately $900 per month is considering whether to claim a spousal benefit at age 62. The woman worked as a teacher at a school district and did not accumulate substantial Social Security contributions during her career.

Original reporting: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/i-want-her-to-choose-the-best-strategy-my-wifes-social-security-is-just-900-should-she-claim-spousal-benefit-at-62-e3ef621d?mod=mw_rss_topstories

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