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Marriage, Divorce, and Social Security. Rules That Can Affect Your Benefits More Than You Expect

In Part 1, we explained how Social Security benefits are calculated and why the age you choose to start benefits can make a meaningful difference. This is Part 2 of our four-part Social Security series. Marriage, divorce, and the loss of a spouse can all affect Social Security benefits, sometimes more than people expect. In estate planning, we often see…