Social Security Spousal Benefits: 4 Things Retired Couples Should Know in 2025
Social Security benefits for spouses are a common source of confusion. MassMutual reports that 25% of surveyed adults near retirement age were unaware that spouses can collect Social Security based on the earnings history of their partner, and 40% were unaware that ex-spouses without work history can also collect benefits in certain situations.Those knowledge gaps may lead to financial mistakes in retirement. Here are four things married couples need to know about spousal Social Security benefits in 2025.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading
Social Security benefits for spouses are a common source of confusion. MassMutual reports that 25% of surveyed adults near retirement age were unaware that spouses can collect Social Security based on the earnings history of their partner, and 40% were unaware that ex-spouses without work history can also collect benefits in certain situations.
Those knowledge gaps may lead to financial mistakes in retirement. Here are four things married couples need to know about spousal Social Security benefits in 2025.
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