 TITLE: What Are the Financial Perks of Getting Married? CONTENT: Gain Social Security Benefits\n-----------------------------\nWhen you promise to care for each other in sickness and in health, you become entitled to certain perks through Social Security. Social Security spousal benefits, available for couples who qualify, allow one partner to collect up to 50% of the other's Social Security benefits.\nSocial Security survivor benefits also kick in if the worst should happen and one spouse passes away. When one spouse dies, the surviving spouse is eligible to receive their benefit payment when they retire. Generally, the surviving spouse needs to be at least 60 years of age to collect survivor benefits, with full benefits taking effect once the widow or widower reaches full retirement age. END