Spousal Social Security Benefits: 3 Things All Retired Couples Should Know

Millions of seniors today rely on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. But collecting those benefits isn't a given.

To be eligible for Social Security, you need to accumulate enough work credits during your career, which you accrue by earning money and paying taxes on your wages. So if you never worked, or only worked very part-time for a limited number of years, you may not be expecting a monthly Social Security paycheck.

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