Under the current Social Security system, married persons may draw benefits based on
A) only their own earnings.
B) their own earnings or draw 50 percent of the benefits earned by their spouse.
C) their own earnings plus 50 percent of their spouse's earnings.
D) their own earnings plus 100 percent of their spouse's earnings.

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Married persons can choose to receive benefits based on their own earnings or 50% of their spouse's benefits, whichever is higher. This is known as the spousal benefit.

Under the Current Social Security System, Married Persons May Draw