If you're married, your spouse could help you score a bigger Social Security check. Even if you're divorced, your ex-spouse could help you land a higher benefit. 

The reason: Social Security retirement benefits are based on your 35 highest-earning years of work. But if you qualify for spousal benefits, Social Security will base your benefit on your current or former spouse's work record instead. Keep reading to learn how much you could squeeze out of spousal benefits in 2023.

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