After a divorce, a couple reconciles but doesn't remarry. Should they retie the knot to maximize Social Security payments?

For many remarried individuals, claiming benefits based on an ex-spouse's record is not allowed. But there are exceptions.

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I am 63 and decided I want to go ahead and start drawing my Social Security retirement benefits. I am still working full time. I was told that I cannot receive any Social Security benefits as ...

Waiting makes sense if you are the higher-earning spouse — but if you're claiming spousal benefits, waiting may not be the right approach.