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I was married 18 years. I have never remarried can I draw his retirement
Probably not because retirement implies not seeking work and that is one of the requirements to be able to receive unemployment benefits.
Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits automatically convert to retirement benefits at the same rate of pay when the person reaches full retirement age. There is no increase in benefits or additional payment at retirement, only a change in administrative status and loss of earned-income restrictions. For people born before 1943, full retirement age is 65; for those born between 1943 and 1954, the age is 66; for those born between 1955 and 1960 and later, the age gradually increases to 67.
Social Security disability benefits are typically lower than retirement benefits because they are calculated on the basis of fewer years of income. When a disabled worker reaches full retirement age, his or her benefits automatically convert from disability to retirement income at the same rate. There is no windfall payment for disability.
If you were born in 1953, you can draw Social Security benefits at full retirement age, which is 66 years and 4 months. You can also start receiving reduced benefits as early as age 62, but they will be permanently reduced.
You can collect Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62 in 2014, but they will only be approximately 75% of the amount you can collect at your full retirement age of 66, in 2018.
Yes, if you have earned at least 40 work credits and apply for your own retirement benefits, your wife is eligible to draw an additional 50% in benefits based on your work record if she is at least 62 years old. An ex-spouse who was married at least 10 years may also draw benefits on your work record. Neither payment reduces the amount of your entitlement. If you have reached full retirement age and wish to continue working after your wife retires, you may apply for benefits and then have them suspended temporarily. This allows you to continue increasing your own benefit amount until age 70.
You cannot draw benefits from your retirement accounts until you are actually retired unless you cash out your account. But, if you cash out early there could be penalties, so it is best to get advise from a financial planner.
You can start drawing Social Security benefits as early as age 62, but the amount will be reduced if you start before your full retirement age. Your full retirement age is between 66 and 67, depending on the year you were born. Waiting until after your full retirement age can increase your benefits.
Whether or not you have worked during your lifetime and earned Social Security, you may qualify for benefits on a spouse's record. This is the case even if you are divorced or widowed.As with regular Social Security benefits, you will qualify beginning at age 62 (you may qualify earlier for survivor benefits, which is explained below). Typically, the amount you receive is reduced the earlier you start collecting before full retirement age. So when you and your spouse apply matters. Here's how it works.If You Do Not Qualify for Benefits on Your OwnIf you did not work enough in your life to qualify for Social Security benefits on your own, you could get one half of your spouse's full retirement benefit once you reach full retirement age, and you will qualify for your spouse's Medicare at age 65. This does not affect the amount your spouse receives.You can begin collecting spousal benefits at age 62, if your spouse has applied for benefits at that point. The amount of your benefit is reduced based on the number of months until you will reach full retirement age. Say your full retirement age is 66. If you begin collecting spousal benefits:
Yes. Having a retirement account such as a 401k or an IRA will not affect your ability to draw social security benefits.
Receipt of Medicare should not affect your UIB eligibility. However, receipt of SSA or other retirement benefits will affect your UIB.