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Social Security for Married Couples - Yahoo!
Social Security is a retirement benefit earned by those who work and contribute to the program. But it’s also more than that, because a worker’s spouse may be also entitled to benefits, even if they haven’t earned their own Social Security retirement benefit. The rules can get muddy and maximizing the amount of benefit each spouse gets can be confusing, and even challenging. But a married couple should evaluate their Social Security entitlement together to be sure they get all they are entitled to. Spouse benefits for someone who is also entitled to their own SS retirement benefit can be confusing, but this Yahoo! article by Georgina Tzanetos provides details of how spouse benefits work, and how to maximize those benefits. Click here to read more.
Also, if you’re unsure about how these basics apply to you, or if you have any questions about your individual situation under Social Security, note that the AMAC Foundation provides a free-to-the-public service to help Americans navigate the complexities of this program. Learn more about it here…