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early social security - new but old

Posted: Jun 29, 2013

How do you go about getting early SS?? How early can you get it. I am in my 50's so is that too early? I remember my mom did that but she was older and she still worked 3 days a week and as long as she kept under a certain amount she was allowed to do both.

I think it's 62... - me

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when you can take early retirement.

Is 62 for SS - but

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you can take distributions from qualified plans (i.e 401K) at age 59-1/2.

If you have a spouse or ex married at least 10 years... - mt2

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you can collect up to 50% of his, work part-time and then when you hit full retirement age, drop is and collect yours. That's what I'm doing in 7 more years.

MT2, where or what search terms do I use to find - out more about this? Thanks much. nm

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Social Security's website - :) - mt2

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It's my plan.

In their search box, type in spousal support. - mt2

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Thank you, MT2. I've searched their site before. It's not - always straightforward. At one time

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this wouldn't have been a good idea, but my income has dropped so much that adding half DH's SS check to almost as much as I earn now (I work hard but can work even more intensely for shorter hours) is very appealing.

Here's the website that explains it all - Divorced spouse

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http://www.socialsecurity.gov/retire2/yourdivspouse.htm

that's only if you do not remarry after - being divorced.

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I was married to my first husband for 13 years, had three children with him. I remarried again 15 years later to someone else, and was divorced again within 6 years. I cannot collect from my first ex husband because I remarried (no matter if I am divorced again now) and I cannot collect from the second ex because we were only married for 6 years. On top of that, both of them are deceased. If there was a way I could collect against my first ex husband's SS, believe me, I would be the first one in line tomorrow. but I was told, if you remarry, you cannot do that. Please do not give incomplete advice.

Well excuse me for missing that. - mt2

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I was hurrying to answer the question because I had to get to work - of which I cannot wait until I get to collect my spousal SS. :)

early social security - Fatigued Fingers

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I'm thinking of doing a partial retirement next year. I'll be 62 and as much as I like this line of work, I'm less and less able to keep up my interest.

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