3 key Social Security changes after marriage: spousal benefits, increased personal benefits, and benefits on deceased spouse's record.
3 important Social Security changes occur after marriage: 1) Eligibility for spousal benefits on your partner's work record, but usually not immediately (requires at least one year of marriage). 2) A potential increase in your own benefits based on your partner's work history. 3) The ability to claim benefits on a deceased spouse's record, if you're at least 60 years old and haven't remarried.
July 13, 2024
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