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Here is your daily entitlement briefing for Tuesday, August 11, 2026. All calculations and filing case statuses are up to date.
Michael Nelson, RSSA®
Lead Entitlement Strategist
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How the "Filing Swap" Strategy Protects the Surviving Spouse
If one spouse earned higher lifetime wages, delaying that spouse's claim until age 70 not only increases their check by +24%, but it establishes a higher guaranteed floor for the survivor benefit under SSA Regulation 404.335.
Recommended for married couples with a 4+ year age gap.
Are you planning to work full-time or part-time while collecting Social Security this year?
If you file before Full Retirement Age (FRA) and earn over $23,400 in 2026, Social Security withhold $1 for every $2 earned over the cap.