I'm turning 62 in June '09. I've been thinking that getting into the SS system might be the wise thing to do, since usually government reform is aimed at future beneficiaries - grandfathering those already in the system. And, I'm thinking more reform (benefit cuts) are on the way.

Read a Kiplinger article from July that mentioned a strategy for collecting a spousal benefit while continuing to work, and then collecting based on my lifetime earnings at 66 (full retirement age for me).

My husband is already retired - he postponed collecting SS til 70, so he is receiving as much SS as possible.

Since my earnings are low at this point (working Part Time) and probably won't exceed the 13K+ limit, is this the right strategy for me? Simply collecting based on my earnings would give me a larger benefit at 62 - but it wouldn't "step up" at 66

The article pretty much said that asking about things at SS offices can be a hit or miss experience at best when seeking correct information.

Any input fellow fools have to offer would be appreciated. Thanks!

ellen