Social Security will pay you the larger of the two benefits you're entitled to. So if you're eligible for $1,200 a month based on your own wage history versus $1,000 a month in spousal benefits, you won't get the spousal benefits -- you'll just get your own benefits.

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The first wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know.