If you’re married, it’s critical that you maximize the money you and your spouse will each receive from Social Security over both of your lifetimes. That’s because most married couples will receive a very large portion of their total retirement income from Social Security. For most couples, this money usually represents more than half of a couple’s total retirement income, and often three-quarters or more.
Let’s explore how married couples can get the most from Social Security. For background, let’s first review the relevant features of Social Security benefits for couples.
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