A whopping 68 million Americans will receive a Social Security check in 2024. For many, benefits are the difference between making ends meet and facing financial insecurity.

In fact, a 2023 Gallup poll found that nearly 90% of current retirees say they depend on Social Security to some extent in retirement, with nearly 60% of that group saying it's a major source of income.

While retirement benefits are the most common form of Social Security, if you're married to someone entitled to benefits, you could be entitled to spousal Social Security. Here are three things to know about this special type of benefit, including who is eligible and how much you could receive.

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