One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

Married, divorced and widowed workers with pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security have traditionally missed out on ...

If you’ve been divorced for at least two years and your ex is eligible for Social Security — meaning they’re age 62 or older ...

In that case, the most you can get from Social Security in spousal benefit form is $1,000. There's no sense in you not claiming your spousal benefit at 67 if it's available to you because delaying ...

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Verify that the letter you received is actually from the Social Security Administration before responding. If you're dually eligible for benefits, your spousal benefit could decrease without your ...

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Social Security spousal benefits can help provide extra income in retirement, with the average spouse of a retired worker collecting around $947 per month, according to March 2025 data from the ...

Like standard benefits, you can claim spousal benefits before your FRA, beginning at age 62. For the primary claimer, benefits are reduced by 5/9 of 1% each month before their FRA, up to 36 months.