Understanding how Social Security spousal benefits work is crucial for maximizing your family’s retirement income.

My wife is 76, born in 1948. She retired at full retirement age and currently collects $1,076 per month. I will be retiring ...

Retirement can be challenging, even more so for stay-at-home parents who perform unpaid caregiving work while their spouses work outside the home. In August 2025, retired workers received an average ...

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security for most or all of their retirement income. Unfortunately, not everyone has a sufficient career earnings record to qualify for a worthwhile benefit.

Social Security spousal benefits can be extremely beneficial for people who either don't qualify for Social Security by themselves or qualify for a significantly lower amount than their current or ...

Though most Americans are familiar with Social Security benefits, many may not know that they could also be eligible to receive payments as a spouse. It's a chance for seniors to bring in more money, ...

Spousal benefits are available if you are married or divorced after 10 years. Your spousal benefits can equal up to 50% of your husband or wife's standard benefit. COLAs can apply to Social Security ...

Dear Liz: My best friend was able to get a 50% bump in his Social Security monthly benefit due to his wife having a higher monthly benefit. My wife didn’t work enough to qualify for Social Security, ...