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Originally Posted by retiredguy123
Personally, I don't think the spouse benefit has ever been fair. Someone who never paid into the system should not receive a monthly check. But, millions of spouses are receiving a check based on their spouse's work record. Now, I will be one of them.
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When you turn 65 you get SS whether you paid into it or not. Some spouses never had opportunities to work or have successful career. Beside SS was meant for poor or lower middle class.