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3 Facts About Social Security Spousal Benefits All Couples Must Know @themotleyfool #stocks

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Deciding when to claim Social Security benefits is often complicated since you can start your checks any time between 62 and 70, and the decision impacts both lifetime and monthly benefits. The choice becomes even more complex if you're married because it's possible one spouse may want to claim spousal benefits instead of retirement benefits. Spousal benefits are calculated based on a spouse's work history instead of the claimant's work record. …

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Retirement brings both challenges and opportunities for couples. How can couples make the most of this time? The image of a newly retired man ordering boxes of mustard at home may seem humorous. But for many partners, retirement can become a real source of stress. Many women think about the sudden changes and ask themselves, "How will this work?" "It's perceived as an infringement on their own control," explains one psychologist. Years of establ…

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