The timing of your claim may depend on what your spouse does. There's only so much money a spousal benefit will pay you, and you can't double dip. Most people earn their Social Security benefits in ...

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You may be gearing up to claim Social Security in 2026. If you're turning 66 next year, you won't be able to collect your monthly benefits in full. You may want to wait another year -- or even longer ...