Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits? 5 Things to Know Before Applying.
If you've ever been married, there's a chance you could qualify for Social Security spousal benefits. When you get spousal benefits, Social Security bases your check on the work history of a current or former spouse, rather than your own.
Social Security will generally give you whichever is larger: your own benefit or a spousal benefit, but not both. But if you have a relatively limited work history or your spouse earns a lot more than you do, spousal benefits could give your Social Security a boost. Here are five things you need to know about spousal benefits.
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