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What to Know about Social Security Spousal Benefits
For married couples spouse benefits can be an important part of their Social Security benefits, especially if there is a huge disparity in their incomes. For example, if one spouse is a lower earner because of taking time off to raise the kids, their Social Security benefit may be boosted by an additional amount based on the other spouse’s record. Trevor Jennewine for The Motley Fool explains here…
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