If you are divorced, you may be eligible to collect Social Security benefits based on the earnings of your ex-spouse. Whether you can or not depends on a number of factors, including how long you were ...

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When most couples think about Social Security, they focus on individual benefits earned through years of payroll taxes. But there’s another benefit many overlook: the spousal benefit. Spousal Social ...

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Social Security allows a lower-earning spouse to claim benefits on a higher-earning spouse's work record. Spousal benefits are still available after a marriage lasting at least 10 years. If you're ...

Spouses with no work history can still claim Social Security benefits in certain situations. The spousal benefit can be as much as 50% of the retired worker's primary insurance amount. Spouses cannot ...

Social Security spousal benefits are a common source of confusion. Nationwide Retirement Institute's 2025 Social Security Survey revealed the following: 30% of adults incorrectly marked this statement ...