Published July 02, 2009, 06:00 AM
YOUR MONEY: A way to boost Social Security
Upon reaching full retirement age — now 66 — a married individual is able to pick and choose some benefits. Married workers are entitled to a retired worker benefit based on their own earnings. Or they are entitled to a spousal benefit equal to one half of their spouse's benefit claimed at the full retirement age.By: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press
