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According to the 2024 Social Security Statistical Supplement, there are about 1.98 million people actively receiving a spousal benefit from Social Security. The average monthly benefit was $890.24 ...
The base spousal benefit is equal to one-half of the higher-earning spouse's primary insurance amount -- i.e., the Social Security benefit they would be entitled to if they claimed at their full ...
For example, if spouse A is the primary claimer and their monthly benefit at their full retirement age is $2,000, spouse B (the person claiming spousal benefits) is eligible to receive up to ...
Image source: Getty Images. 1. You don't need to still be married to claim spousal benefits. You might assume that if you're no longer married to your spouse, you're not eligible to collect Social ...
The average spouse of a retired worker collects around $909 per month from Social Security, as of November 2024. That amounts to a raise of around $23 per month.
Social Security spousal benefits are based on the PIA of the primary earning spouse. You can receive up to 50% of your spouse's PIA assuming you've reached full retirement age. For example, if ...
Image source: Getty Images. 1. Spousal benefit eligibility requirements. People often think that you become eligible for spousal Social Security benefits on your partner's work record as soon as ...
Applying for and receiving spousal benefits is a great way to boost your own Social Security monthly benefit — sometimes by as much as $800. Even if you never worked, you’re eligible for ...