If you're married, you might be able to claim a higher retirement benefit based on your spouse's work record than on your own. In this video, Certified Financial Planner® Matt Frankel gives a rundown of Social Security spousal benefits and what you need to know about them.
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Here's what married couples need to know about this Social Security program.
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Matt Frankel, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool stock market analyst and personal finance expert covering financial stocks, REITs, SPACs, and personal finance. Prior to The Motley Fool, Matt taught high school and college mathematics. He holds a bachelor’s degree in physics from the University of South Carolina, a master’s degree in mathematics from Nova Southeastern University, and a graduate certificate in financial planning from Florida State University. He won a SABEW award for coverage of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. He is also regularly interviewed by Cheddar, The National Desk, and other TV networks and publications for his financial, stock market, and investing expertise.
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