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Spousal Social Security benefits can be a game-changer for retirees with limited work histories—here’s how to unlock them: You need to be at least 62, married at least one year, and your spouse must be receiving benefits. You can get up to 50% of their full retirement amount, but claiming early cuts that more sharply than your own benefits—up to 30% less if you start at 63 instead of 67. And yes, even divorced spouses may qualify if the marriage lasted 10+ years, you haven’t remarried, and it’s been at least two years since the divorce. Your ex doesn’t need to be collecting either. This could be your biggest retirement boost—if you know the rules. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/628b5dc5b28ce9dd

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