It depends on the state where you married and the state where you resided. In a community property state, all property that is acquired during marriage - including retirement benefits - is community property and therefore upon legal separation, it is split 50/50..
In a common law state however, each spouse own his/her own income and property, so upon separation - what you earned is still yours.
A deferred vested benefit in a retirement plan refers to an employee's entitlement to a portion of their retirement benefits that they have earned but have not yet accessed, typically because they have left the employer before retirement age. This benefit is "vested," meaning the employee has a legal right to it, even if they are no longer employed by the company. The benefit will typically be payable at a future date, such as retirement, and is often based on the employee's years of service and salary history.
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The term that describes money collected and invested for the benefit of work retirement plans is "pension fund." Pension funds accumulate contributions from both employers and employees, which are then invested to generate returns over time, ensuring that retirees receive financial support during retirement. These funds are typically managed by financial institutions and must adhere to specific regulations to protect the interests of the beneficiaries.
The principal benefit of an annuity is providing a steady stream of income during retirement.
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No.
Yes you can choose to receive your monthly social security check in the mail if that is really what you want to do.
This would depend on the country in which you live. In the UK is you are going to retire, you can not claim the state retirement benefit early. If the pension is form an employer or private, that would depend on your pension/employment contract.
The Annual Base Benefit Rate (ABBR) is a calculation used primarily in pension and retirement plans to determine the yearly benefit amount an individual is entitled to receive upon retirement. It generally reflects the average of an employee's earnings over a specified period, adjusted for factors like years of service and contribution levels. This rate serves as a foundation for calculating the total retirement benefits that will be paid out, ensuring that retirees receive a consistent income stream.
According to the Social Security Administration, the maximum benefit for a worker retiring at full retirement age is $2,116 per month in 2007. That is $25,392 per year. So the answer is yes. However, in order to receive that benefit, one must have had an annual income at or near the taxable maximum in the years leading up to retirement ($94,200 in 2006).
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Not normally, as full time employment would earn you more money than allowed with the amount of benefit received.
To get your full retirement benefit, you need to be 65 or older. That will be in the year 2040.
At her full retirement age your wife is entitled to an amount equal to half of what you are entitled to receive at your full retirement age. (If you're not the same age that full retirement age may not be the same age in years for both of you as it rises from 65 to 68 in the years to come) Benefits your wife receives neither increase nor decrease your retirement benefit from social security. What she gets doesn't change what you get. Your benefit is increased by the delayed retirement credit of 8%/year for each year you delay taking benefits after your full retirement age until age 70, but your wife's available retirement benefit does not change. (Neither of you should delay starting Medicare since that usually incurs a penalty.)
If you were born in 1945, your full retirement age for Social Security benefits is 66 years and 2 months. You can start receiving reduced benefits as early as age 62, but waiting until your full retirement age will allow you to receive your full benefit amount.
If you retire at age 62 and were born in 1957, your Social Security benefit will be reduced because you are claiming benefits before your full retirement age (which is 67 for your birth year). The exact amount you will receive depends on your earnings history and the Social Security formula, but you can expect to receive about 70-75% of your full retirement benefit. To get a more accurate estimate, you can check your Social Security statement online or use the Social Security Administration's calculator.