Larry Kotlikoff is the founder and president of Economic Security Planning, a company that markets Maximize My Social Security, a Social Security benefits calculator referred to in this post. Ask Larry about Social Security:Loading...Can I Get Spousal If My Wife Suspends? Thanks, WalterHi Walter, Yes, your wife must be receiving her benefits in order for you to receive spousal benefits on her record. The unreduced spousal benefit rate is 50% of the worker's full retirement age (FRA) retirement benefit amount, even if the worker is receiving either a reduced or an increased retirement benefit. Best, Larry

Source: Forbes January 29, 2018 15:22 UTC