My wife applied for spousal benefits from Social Security but got her own smaller benefit instead

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My wife applied for spousal benefits from Social Security but got her own smaller benefit instead

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A Reddit user is concerned about his wife’s Social Security benefit.

He believes she should be receiving a higher spousal benefit, but is getting her own lower payment instead.

There are strict rules regarding when you can claim spousal benefits, and it’s…

This story appeared on 247wallst.com, 2025-05-07 15:11:13.