On today’s show, Marc and Jim review a handful of situations divorced couples are encountering as they consider retirement strategies, as well as when the Social Security offices might be open again.

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4:34 - Amanda was recently divorced and is only eligible to collect off of her ex husband.  She is wondering how to obtain information on her ex-husband’s benefits.  

8:39 - Alex divorced 3 years ago.  He learned that his ex-wife was collecting off of his record while her benefits accrue delayed retirement credits.  He was wondering if he could also file a restricted application to earn spousal benefits before filing for his own. 

10:34 - Chloe was married 3 times for 10 years each.  She has been collecting off of ex-spouse #1 and just learned the ex-spouse #2 has just reached age 62.  She heard that she can now collect off of ex-spouse #2.  Is this possible?  

14:43 - Cindi is age 65 and is eligible for her own benefits, but she wants to file a restricted application off of her ex-spouse to let her own benefits earn delayed retirement credits.  Cindi was born in March of 1954.  Can she file a restricted application?  

16:16 - Betty is age 65 and has been divorced for 18 months.  She wants to collect off of her ex-husband, but her ex-husband wants to wait until age 70 to maximize benefits for his current wife.  What are Betty’s options?  

Tune in to find out!

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