3 Social Security Mistakes Married Couples Make

Being married isn't always easy. It takes compromise and a lot of work. And being a married couple while retired can pose a whole new set of unique challenges, from striking the balance between spending time together and alone time to managing your money. And speaking of the latter, there's a good chance that Social Security will end up being an important source of income for you in retirement, so you'll want to get your filing decisions just right. And that means steering clear of the following mistakes you could end up making when you're part of a married couple.

You're entitled to a monthly Social Security benefit as long as you earn enough work credits in your lifetime. Generally, if you held down a job for at least 10 years, you'll be entitled to a benefit of your own.

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