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Kiplinger
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Patrick M. Simasko, J.D.

How Getting Married Affects Your Social Security Benefits

An older couple celebrate at their wedding.

Getting married is a major life event. It requires a lot of planning that goes beyond the ceremony, especially when it comes to your finances. In addition to making sure you and your partner have similar spending habits and financial goals, you may want to consider planning for your lives in retirement. This may seem premature, but in the world of personal finance, it’s never too early to plan for your retirement.

An important part of planning is knowing what benefits you’ll have once you clock out from work for good.

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