Married or Divorced? Don't Miss Out on Up to $1,672 in Social Security Benefits in 2022

Married or Divorced? Don't Miss Out on Up to $1,672 in Social Security Benefits in 2022

If they don't know the rules for spousal benefits, they could potentially lose out on as much as $1,672 in monthly retirement income in 2022. Spousal benefits are available to people who are currently married, as well as to individuals who have divorced after at least a decade of marriage. Spousal benefits are worth up to 50% of the amount your ex-spouse can collect at full retirement age (FRA).