There's only one requirement to be eligible for a spousal Social Security benefit: marry a qualifying worker. That's one who has worked long enough to earn at least 40 work credits -- about 10 years -- or more.

But being eligible for a spousal benefit and actually getting one are two different things. Below, we'll take a closer look at why you might not get a spousal benefit, and why that could actually be a good thing.

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