UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL SECURITY SPOUSAL BENEFITS

Dear Savvy Senior, How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few small-paying jobs over the years, but spent most of her time as a homemaker. What is she entitled to?Primary BreadwinnerDear Breadwinner, Spousal benefit questions are among the most frequently asked and confusing parts of Social Security. The rules...

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