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 ...

If you're looking to file for Social Security spousal benefits, you must understand how they work. You should know that you can claim spousal benefits even if you're divorced or have an earnings ...

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Claiming spousal benefits allows you to earn up to 50% of the primary claiming spouse's benefit. Note that claiming spousal benefits early results in a larger reduction than for standard benefits.

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, ...

Spousal benefits are a core feature of Social Security, designed to provide financial security to married individuals and divorced spouses who may have limited or no work history of their own.

Planning when to claim Social Security can feel like stepping onto a financial tightrope, one miscalculation can cost ...

When thinking about retirement income, Social Security plays a key role for many Americans. For those who are divorced — or considering divorce — questions often come up about whether splitting from a ...

I will be retiring once I turn 65 next year. My early retirement benefit is currently being calculated at $2,200 per month. My husband became sick but did not have enough credits to qualify for ...