Accessibility Menu
Arrow-Thin-Down
S&P 500
6,689.50
-1.3%
-86.30
Arrow-Thin-Down
DJI
46,794.98
-1.3%
-622.29
Arrow-Thin-Down
NASDAQ
22,365.36
-1.5%
-350.78
Arrow-Thin-Down
Bitcoin
$70,065.00
-0.9%
-$608.32
Arrow-Thin-Down
AMZN
$209.71
-1.4%
-$2.94
Arrow-Thin-Down
GOOG
$304.00
-1.4%
-$4.42
Arrow-Thin-Down
META
$638.98
-2.4%
-$15.88
Arrow-Thin-Down
MSFT
$403.56
-0.3%
-$1.32
Arrow-Thin-Down
NVDA
$183.25
-1.5%
-$2.78
Arrow-Thin-Down
TSLA
$397.47
-2.5%
-$10.35
Most Active StocksDaily Stock GainersDaily Stock Losers

Here's the Average Social Security Spousal Benefit by Age

Age matters when it comes to spousal benefits. Here are the numbers to show you just how much.

By Matt Frankel, CFP – Jan 31, 2026 at 9:33AM EST

Social Security spousal benefits provide much-needed retirement income to many married couples in the United States. However, the age at which you claim a spousal benefit can make a big difference in how much you get. In this video, I'll discuss the average spousal benefit by age and discuss what you need to consider before claiming yours.

*Stock prices used were the morning prices of Jan 22, 2026. The video was published on Jan 23, 2026.

Read Next

About the Author

Matt Frankel, CFP
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.
TMFMattFrankel
X@MattFrankelCFP

The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Matthew Frankel is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.

Premium Investing Services

Invest better with The Motley Fool. Get stock recommendations, portfolio guidance, and more from The Motley Fool's premium services.

View Premium Services