Social Security Benefits for Spouses: 3 Things All Retired Couples Should Know
Social Security is a cornerstone for many Americans' retirement plans. Nearly six in 10 retirees say it's a major source of income, according to a Gallup poll from April. So, ensuring you maximize your benefits is essential.
Spousal Social Security benefits take an already complicated decision and add a whole new level of calculus on top of it. Understanding the basics of how spousal benefits work can go a long way toward making the most of what's available to you.
Here are three important details all retired couples should know.
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