spousal

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Prior to the law, spouses could receive spousal benefits while delaying their own retirement benefits so that the latter would grow through delayed retirement credits over time.

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

Ascend, fair queen, Pantheon.—Lords, accompany Your noble emperor and his lovely bride, Sent by the heavens for Prince Saturnine, Whose wisdom hath her fortune conquered: There shall we consummate our spousal rites.

From The Tragedy of Titus Andronicus by Shakespeare, William