spousal

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The Social Security Administration implemented a new rule under the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 that changed the way married people could receive spousal benefits.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

If you never claimed spousal benefits, you’ll have to file an application with the agency to begin receiving that increased benefit.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Acting as Val’s agent under the power of attorney, he signed to change the beneficiaries to the grandchildren and waive Val’s spousal rights.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The family’s attempt to designate 36 grandchildren as beneficiaries was rejected due to issues with a spousal waiver.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

This exceeds All spousal suffering, which preceding times In our Italian stories ever read, Or in their sable annals register'd.

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays Volume 14 of 15 by Dodsley, Robert