Social Security Spousal Benefits

Social Security Spousal Benefits are a potential retirement income source for current spouses, former spouses and surviving spouses. A qualifying spouse can receive up to 50% of the worker’s primary insurance amount. How does a former spouse’s eligibility affect my benefits? I worked part-time and raised our family, can spousal benefits increase my retirement income? How does waiting until I’m older affect my spousal benefits? How much you can receive in spousal benefits depends on a number of factors, including the length of the marriage, your own Social Security earnings record, your date of birth, your spouse or former spouse’s Social Security earnings record and other factors like disability (your own or a family member’s) and whether you still work. Find out more with SoundCPA Insights for Individuals.