Marriage is a partnership, and that means working together on all aspects of life — including retirement.

Claiming Social Security is something that all retirees look forward to, but it’s important to think carefully about how to do this depending on where you and your spouse stand financially.

These Social Security tips from Marca can be helpful for couples from all walks of life. As you may expect, both your own situation and that of your spouse determines the action you should take regarding Social Security benefits.

For example, seniors who are healthy and able to work may choose to delay benefits for both — and if one spouse has a much higher income than the other, they’ll use this figure to claim benefits.

Check out the tips, then join our fight for a fair yearly Social Security COLA! Sign the petition here then follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more tips and news retirees can use.