Here's the Average Social Security Spousal Benefit Today
Many people grumble about having to pay into Social Security during their working years. But the upside is that working and having your wages taxed sets you up for monthly benefits that could prove to be an essential source of retirement income.
Now if you never worked, you might assume that Social Security won't pay you a dime in retirement. But that's not necessarily the case.
If you're married to someone who's eligible for benefits, or you have a former spouse who's entitled to them, you may be in line for spousal benefits from Social Security. And the typical spousal benefit today may be more generous than you'd expect.
Source Fool.com
