user: Hi there, I want to fond out how much my spouse will receive in benefits upon retirement?[NEWLINE]agent: Does your spouse qualify for benefits on their own Social Security record?[NEWLINE]user: Yes, they do[NEWLINE]agent: In this instance, we pay their own benefits first[NEWLINE]user: What happens if my spouse qualifies for benefits from their own record and also from my record?[NEWLINE]agent: null[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: How much in total can a family receive in benefits?[NEWLINE]agent: The total amount varies but generally, the total amount that you and your family can receive is about 150 to 180 percent of your full retirement benefit[NEWLINE]user: I'd still like to learn more about the retirement payout. Is it re-evaluated on a yearly basis?[NEWLINE]agent:  it could mean a higher benefit for you in the future.    Each year we review the records for all working Social Security recipients[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: how much can i earn and get benefits still?[NEWLINE]agent:  For 2019, [19] that limit is $ 17,640[NEWLINE][BOUNDARY][NEWLINE]user: what if my earnings are higher?