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3 “Secret” Social Security Rules All Married Retirees Should Know
Couples have a key advantage over single adults when it comes to retirement planning. As long as one person worked long enough to qualify for Social Security retirement benefits, both will receive checks. This can significantly increase the cash available to these households, especially for those who weren’t able to save a lot of money in their retirement accounts. Still, planning for two Social Security checks requires a bit more strategy if you want to maximize your household benefits. To do this effectively, all married couples need to know three important rules: 1. Spousal benefit eligibility requirements; 2. How the government decides which benefit you get; 3. When you can apply. Read here for all the details in Kailey Hagen’s piece.
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