Should I marry my girlfriend? | Sandusky Register Dear Rusty: My girlfriend of nine years will be 66 on June 4th next year. It was her plan to begin taking half of her ex-husband's SS at that time allowing hers to grow until she reached 70 at which time her benefit would slightly exceed half of her ex's. Three months ago, I was diagnosed with an illness that may very well shorten my time here significantly. So, I'm thinking if we get married she would qualify for 100% of my SS after one year, which would be only four months later than when she could begin taking half her ex's. So, I guess, in that instance she would just begin taking half of my benefit. The big question is, what happens if I pass on before we've been married for a year? Is she stuck then at her own reduced rate or can she go back to claim her ex's and allow her own to grow until age 70? I was delaying collecting my own benefits until age 66 in January but began collecting in August after my diagnosis. Thanks for any insight you can offer. Signed: Providing for my Gir

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