Social Security can be worth more—a lot more, and not just for you but for your spouse—depending on when and how you claim benefits. It can also cost you both.

Couples claiming Social Security benefits need to consider several factors, Fidelity says, when deciding when to start the checks coming in: their life expectancy, any age difference, and their overall health.

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