There are a number of “Social Security Options” that you need to consider.  The biggest of course is “when to apply” to start receiving your retirement benefits.

However, there are other options.  When should your spouse file for benefits?   Can my spouse start benefits before I start benefits?  If so, how do you do that?

How can we maximize our Social Security benefits?  What does it mean to “file and suspend” your benefits?

This article from Investments News by Mary Beth Franklin discusses a number of “does and don’ts” related to your Social Security options.

Click here to go to her article called “Social Security: No double dipping allowed”