Spousal Social Security Benefits: 3 Things All Married Couples Should Know
Many people think of Social Security as a program that benefits retired and disabled workers, but it can also be a huge help to their family members. Spousal benefits are available to the partners of qualifying workers even if the spouse never worked. But these benefits aren't always well understood.
If you're married and hope to claim Social Security someday, here are a few key spousal benefit rules you need to be aware of now.
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