The benefits of marriage don’t stop at love and companionship. In some situations, marriage can result in more Social Security. If you stay married for at least 10 years, those benefits can last even if you get divorced.
But the rules for marriage and Social Security get complicated. Here are seven things married couples can’t afford not to know.
7 Social Security Rules Every Married Couple Should Know
You don’t automatically get more Social Security benefits just because you’re married. Fewer than 4% of Social Security recipients collect spousal benefits. The vast majority of people will get the biggest
