Here's the Average Social Security Retirement Benefit for Spouses Aged 62 to 70
Social Security is the most significant source of income in retirement for many in the U.S., so it is imperative that future beneficiaries know how claiming age can affect their payout. For some married couples, it also means taking spousal benefits into consideration because they differ slightly from retired-worker benefits.
Read on to learn how spousal benefits are calculated. We will also look at how the average Social Security benefit for spouses changes based on the age of the applicant -- 62 to 70 -- when applying.
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