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Social Security spousal benefits: 5 shocking facts you should know

(By – Dan Caplinger)

Millions of workers expect to enjoy Social Security benefits after they retire. Yet Social Security also provides benefits to the spouses of many of those workers, and for millions of families, Social Security spousal benefits make a substantial impact to their overall income in retirement. Moreover, several aspects of how Social Security spousal benefits work can seem shocking to those who are unfamiliar with the program. Let’s take a look at five aspects of Social Security spousal benefits that many people find surprising. Read more…

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