At first glance, Social Security retirement seems uncomplicated. For years, you pay into the system, and once you hit retirement age, you begin receiving regular monthly payments based either on your own work record or spousal benefits. While that’s a relatively accurate bird’s-eye view of how Social Security works, it overlooks several important nuances — particularly for married couples.
If you’re married and planning for retirement, here are three lesser-known Social Security rules that all married (and divorced) retirees should know.
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