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  My spouse and I work. On which record will my benefits be based?
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Both my spouse and I work and pay Social Security taxes. On which record will my benefits be based?
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  You will receive benefits based on your work record if you have worked long enough under Social Security-usually 10 years-to be entitled to benefits. However, if the benefit you can receive as a spouse is higher than your own Social Security benefit, you will receive a combination of benefits equaling the higher spouse benefit. You can file for retirement and/or spouse's benefits online.
 
 
 
  
 
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