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Can I claim 50% of my husband’s Social Security now — and switch to my higher benefit at 70?

MarketWatch · August 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM

Can I claim 50% of my husband’s Social Security now — and switch to my higher benefit at 70?

“I would like to offer a piece of advice for women who are or have been married.”

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Can I claim 50% of my husband’s Social Security now — and switch to my higher benefit at 70?

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