There's a lot more to Social Security than benefits for retired workers. Several Social Security programs are designed to provide income to the families and survivors of workers, and one program is known as Social Security spousal benefits. In this article, we'll look at five things married couples should know about spousal benefits as they approach retirement age, including how much additional retirement income you might be able to get.

Spousal benefits are designed to provide additional retirement income to married couples in situations where one spouse never worked, or earned much less throughout their career. Spouses can qualify for a Social Security spousal benefit if they are at least 62 years old and both spouses have filed for Social Security.

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