When wife retires at 62 can she draw higher spouse benefits after spouse retires?

Yes, when a wife retires at 62, she can initially claim her own Social Security benefits, but she may be eligible for higher spousal benefits once her spouse retires, provided that the spouse's benefit is higher than her own. She can switch to spousal benefits at that time, which are based on her spouse's earnings record. To maximize benefits, it's often advisable for couples to coordinate their claiming strategies, considering factors like age and benefit amounts.