Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits? 3 Things to Know Before Applying
In many cases, a retiree's spouse can qualify for Social Security benefits simply because their partner does. Spouses can qualify for up to one-half of a retiree's benefits at their full retirement age, which is 67 for those born in 1960 or after. In December 2024, the average spousal benefit of retired workers was roughly $931 per month, or $11,172 annually.As with most things in the Social Security program, spousal benefits can be quite complex to figure out and have many rules retired couples may want to be aware of before applying. Here are three important parts of the program to understand.Continue reading
In many cases, a retiree's spouse can qualify for Social Security benefits simply because their partner does. Spouses can qualify for up to one-half of a retiree's benefits at their full retirement age, which is 67 for those born in 1960 or after. In December 2024, the average spousal benefit of retired workers was roughly $931 per month, or $11,172 annually.
As with most things in the Social Security program, spousal benefits can be quite complex to figure out and have many rules retired couples may want to be aware of before applying. Here are three important parts of the program to understand.
