Sound Retirement Radio

One of the most common Social Security questions we get is this: “If my spouse starts her Social Security at age 62 and I wait until age 70 to start mine, can she receive a higher spousal benefit when I start?” When it comes to Social Security, most people know you can qualify for retirement benefits based on your own work history — the taxes you paid into the system over the years. But what many don’t realize is that you might also be eligible for a spousal benefit, even if you didn’t work enough to qualify on your own. That’s right — even if you didn’t pay into Social Security, you may still be able to receive a benefit based on your spouse’s earnings record. To find links and resources mentioned in today's podcast, visit SoundRetirementPlanning.com and click on episode #454. The Retirement Budget Calculator is an intuitive tool that promises ease and accuracy. However, like any tool, user error could potentially lead to costly mistakes. To avoid this, let the experienced advisors at Parker Financial LLC gu