There are many factors that influence the amount you'll receive from Social Security, including your age, earnings history, and the length of your career. But your marital status can also affect your benefit amount. Depending on your situation, you could potentially earn hundreds of dollars more per month in spousal, divorce, or survivors benefits -- even if you've never worked.

There are a few requirements you'll need to meet for each benefit type, however. Here's everything you need to know about how your marital status impacts your Social Security.

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