Most married couples have the benefit of not one, but two Social Security checks in retirement. Even if only one spouse worked, the other can claim a spousal benefit that could be worth hundreds to thousands of dollars. The average monthly spousal benefit as of December 2022 was about $889, which would be worth nearly $1,000 per month in 2024.

But your choices play a big role in how much you take home from the program. Below, we'll talk about how your partner's benefit and your claiming age determine the size of your checks.

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