Ryan Bisher Ryan & Simons explains that it can be difficult to determine eligibility for various Social Security benefits, to calculate the number of benefits available, and to figure out what steps will maximize your benefits.

Social Security Survey from Nationwide Retirement Institute identified prevalent and problematic knowledge gaps on the topic of spousal benefits. 30% of surveyed adults incorrectly marked this statement as false: Social Security may offer benefits for your spouse or children.

A Reddit user was surprised by the way the Social Security Administration processed his wife’s benefits claim. He explained that she applied for spousal benefits, but ended up getting her own smaller benefit instead.