I suggest waiting in most cases, but that doesn't mean it’s always the best approach. Depending on your situation, risk tolerance and goals, your wife may want to file for Social Security now. However ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

Q: My wife and I scheduled an appointment at the Social Security Administration to apply for file and suspend and restricted application. My wife turned 62 last August and I turned 63 last November ...

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