Social Security Spousal Benefits Explained by Former SSA Manager; PART 1

Dr. Ed makes understanding Social Security Spousal Benefits EASY. How to qualify for spousal benefits for both married and divorced spouses and ex-spouses. Payment for spouses with, 1) no work history, 2) some work history, and 3) a lot of work history. Dr. Ed also covers the Social Security Length of Marriage rules (and importantly their exceptions).

😃💯Who is Dr. Ed?
Dr. Ed Weir, PhD, Former Social Security District Manager; Former Family Services Specialist, Department of Social Services; Former Marine Corps Sergeant; University Adjunct Professor. Dr. Ed is one of the most experienced government benefits experts in the country and in his (semi)retirement, he has made hundreds of YouTube videos in order to help seniors, the disabled, survivors, retirees, disabled children, spouses, and others in every state get the benefits they need!

⚠️I am not an attorney, tax advocate, or currently affiliated with the Social Security Administration or any other entity of the US Federal Government. My advice and opinions are based on my decades of experience inside the government. However, the Social Security Administration is the final decision maker when it comes to your benefits.

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[BettyArtiguasDiaz]

People shouldn't complain about how long your videos are. It is true that ss has too many acronyms but hey, that's not Ed fault. Let's appreciated what he does. English is my 2nd language. I appreciate he's taking time to help us. Keep up the good work!!!!

[JG-ydso]

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This is education not entertainment!
If viewer gets bored, then they should come back when their serious.

[Janeair....]

Thank goodness for Dr. Weir, and his work history with the SS department. Thank you.

[AustinMonson]

The real educators do not profit from their knowledge. Thank you sir for being amazing!

[arkrosebud]

Why are other so called experts telling us that the 10 years rule is “ten consecutive years” to be married to ex-spouse? They are giving incorrect information, Apparently they have not done their homework. You are my go to now for all things retirement. Thank you sir.

[VanlifewithMinisterMaryA-oewg]

I found you by “accident” at 4 am when I couldn’t sleep. I’ve been so scared since I’m 64, 65 in October. Just set up a call with you for June 11 at 4. PST. I’m so glad.

[CM-qhwj]

I appreciate running across your videos. I'm not to retirement yet, but soon enough, and I'm glad to be able to learn through this source. Thank you for your time and very much needed knowledge. I will be sure and share your channel with anyone that may need this!

[fr]

Drilling down on the rule (not putting words in Dr. Weir's mouth), the lower earning spouse that is filing for their spousal auxiliary benefit (or top-up), must have reached "their own" Full Retireemnt Age (FRA), in order to qualify and receive a full 50% of the higher earning spouse' Social Security benefit.

[debraharkins]

Thankyou so much for what your doing So greatful.I called to find out that at 70 intital to my full SS after being in survivor benefits for 8 years.70 in about a 1 1/2 yrs.So greatful.!!!❤

[SmilingTruly]

I love your videos- it addresses a lot of questions. The length of time is appropriate for the content

[cchoi]

Thank you so much. I had no idea about the DRC and survivor benefits.

[deanastrickling]

I was married to him for 28 years but live with him 14 years but was still married for 28 years

[bonnieupton]

My head just spins trying to understand all this

[tammyspirlock]

Your amazing. Thank you for helping people

[qmnitts]

Thank you the educational information provided by such a good man

[samkeino]

Great video. Can a spouse get spousal benefits if they never worked but her husband has significant benefits? When can the spouse qualify (how old must the be) to claim?

[julierodela]

So I was married to my ex for about 22 yrs . I stayed home when he was in the military. So after divorce he got married about ten yrs later and then I decided to get married and I’m still married. He got his or she did annulled I also have been disabled when we got divorce . Yeah I had a severe bad attorney. Could not even get spousal support because they said I was able to work since I had a degree. I never did really went back to work . Anyways since I remarriedand most of the yrs I worked very low paying jobs when he got out of the military So because I remarried before age 60, I don’t get anything, also my husband now is about 12 yrs younger .

[pgpc]

Social Security prefers online or phone calls over in person appointments these days.

[T.K.]

My sister-in-law contracted leukemia 2 1/2 yrs ago. She was married for over 30yrs. She divorced him and he passed away(veteran). She remarried but also inherited a hefty amount from a couple that had no children. She has been paying her own health costs for leukemia. Could she have received benefits from her deceased exhusband if she hadn't remarried? She'll be 62