Are You Entitled to Spousal Social Security Benefits? 3 Questions to Ask.
More than 48 million Americans will collect retirement benefits in 2023, according to the Social Security Administration, and roughly 90% of those age 65 and older collect some form of Social Security. But retirement benefits aren't the only type of Social Security you may receive. If you're married or divorced, you could also collect additional benefits based on your spouse's (or ex-spouse's) work record.
Spousal benefits aren't available to everyone, but if you qualify for them, they could boost your monthly payments by hundreds of dollars per month. To see if you're eligible, there are a few questions to ask yourself.
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