Understanding how Social Security spousal benefits work is crucial for maximizing your family’s retirement income.

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The Social Security Administration determines which benefit is the greater amount. In some cases, though, you may want to ...

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Millions of married and divorced Americans are eligible for Social Security spousal benefits — but most never claim them.

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Spousal benefits are available if you are married or divorced after 10 years. Your spousal benefits can equal up to 50% of your husband or wife's standard benefit. COLAs can apply to Social Security ...