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EPISODE · Jun 20, 2026

Episode 22: Social Security for Spouses, Widows, Widowers & Ex-Spouses

from Money on the Table · host Tony Layson and Skyelyn Layson

Navigating Social Security is complicated enough on your own, but the rules change drastically when you factor in a current, former, or deceased spouse. This episode untangles the complexities of spousal and survivor benefits, revealing how to unlock up to 100% of a late partner's record or claim on an ex-spouse’s history. Tune in to learn the crucial age thresholds, marriage-length requirements, and filing strategies that could significantly increase your household's lifetime retirement income.

Navigating Social Security is complicated enough on your own, but the rules change drastically when you factor in a current, former, or deceased spouse. This episode untangles the complexities of spousal and survivor benefits, revealing how to unlock up to 100% of a late partner's record or claim on an ex-spouse’s history. Tune in to learn the crucial age thresholds, marriage-length requirements, and filing strategies that could significantly increase your household's lifetime retirement income.

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