wayjay

My wife started drawing her SS at age 62 several years ago based on her earnings. Three years later when I became 65, I retired and started drawing my SS. Her benefit now is $784 and mine is $1,865. Should we have filed for her spousal benefit when I became 65, or did her SS automatically increase to include her spousal benefit. Thanks for your web site and the work you do to help others.

Thanks so much Devin. From what I have read here, you are a blessing to many people.

Hi Mike, Thanks for the info. I fear that we may have missed a great opportunity to have increased my wife's payments. If so, I wonder if there is any chance of getting a retroactive amount. I look forward to the answer from Devin. (BTW, my grandson's name is Devin.) Thanks again for your help.

I probably should have mentioned that I am now 85 and she is 84. Thanks again.