If one spouse worked for 5 years and has a very small amount in his/her Social Security account, how much Social Security will he/she receive at retirement?

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If one spouse worked for 5 years and has a very small amount in his/her Social Security account, how much Social Security will he/she receive at retirement?

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If the spouses were married for 10 years or more, he/she would be entitled to half of the other spouses Social Security or his/hers, whichever is higher. The spouse may make this choice at the time that he/she applies for Social Security.

If one spouse worked for 5 years and has a very small amount in his/her Social Security account, how much Social Security will he/she receive at retirement?

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