How to Tell if You Qualify for Social Security Spousal Benefits
If, historically, you've been the lower-earning spouse, you may plan to claim spousal Social Security benefits. As long as you wait until your full retirement age (FRA) to claim them, spousal benefits can provide you with Social Security benefits of up to 50% of the amount your spouse is scheduled to receive at FRA.If you're not quite sure if you qualify, here's how you can know for certain.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
If, historically, you've been the lower-earning spouse, you may plan to claim spousal Social Security benefits. As long as you wait until your full retirement age (FRA) to claim them, spousal benefits can provide you with Social Security benefits of up to 50% of the amount your spouse is scheduled to receive at FRA.
If you're not quite sure if you qualify, here's how you can know for certain.
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