Here's Exactly How to Tell if You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits

Social Security spousal benefits seem like they'd be pretty straightforward. As long as you're married, you qualify, right? Not exactly.

There are a few criteria that workers and spouses must meet before they can claim spousal Social Security benefits. Ex-spouses can qualify too, although the rules are a little different for them. We'll look at the requirements for each in more detail below.

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