Spousal benefits are Social Security benefits that are based on your spouse’s work record instead of your own. In some circumstances, you’re eligible for spousal benefits even if you’ve divorced. Your Social Security retirement benefit is typically ba...
between age 66 and 67.You would get a divorced spousal benefit only if it's greater than the amount you've earned on your own work record when you apply. Social Security pays the higher of the two amounts — not both. Divorced spousal benefits end if you remarry.To apply, you must ...
Social Security spousal benefits pays qualifying spouses the greater of the two: their benefit based on their own work record (if they worked), or up to 50% of their spouse’s benefit. When you apply for benefits, the Social Security Administration calculates it both ways and pays you the ...
How long does my spouse have to work for me to receive Social Security spousal benefits? Your spouse must have at least 10 years of work, or 40 credits, in order to receive any Social Security benefits or for you to receive them. The years of work don't have to be concurrent, and ...
Many divorced people don't realize they can getSocial Securitybenefits derived from their ex-spouse's work history, said William Meyer, founder of Social Security Solutions, a website that helps people determine when and how to claim Social Security. Those who are aware of the benefits often ...
Social Security spousal benefits are a way for you to get benefits based on your spouse's earnings if he or she has higher lifetime earnings than.
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If your spouse claims Social Security benefits early, it will reduce benefits for both of you with one exception. If you're providing care for a child who is under age 16 and receivesSocial Security disability benefits(referred to as a "qualifying child"), your spousal benefits won't be re...
Spouses who qualify for Social Security spousal benefits may be eligible for a retroactive benefit if they applied after their full retirement age.
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 changed the rules on filing for spousal benefits underSocial Security, eliminating some popular claiming strategies that once allowed couples to increase their benefits. The new law didn't, however, do away with spousal benefits entirely. If you qualif...