Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.

This article explores Social Security Spousal benefits.

Spousal benefits are available to current spouses and some ex-spouses of qualifying workers. Claiming early can reduce your spousal benefit by up to 35%. You'll only get a spousal benefit if it's ...

Costly claiming errors could quietly shrink your lifetime benefits—here’s what to avoid this year.

There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

Social Security spousal benefits can be a great boon for retirement planning among couples for whom one partner spent more ...

There’s also a five-month elimination period before Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits begin. That means the clock starts ticking from the first full month after you become disabled, ...

Social Security survivors benefits can be an important source of financial stability after your partner passes away.

There's a campaign to end taxes on Social Security benefits at the federal and state levels. A new temporary federal senior deduction of up to $6,000 per individual aims to curb the amount of taxes ...

In 2025, Social Security Administration employees were suddenly faced with a heavier workload. Here's how that can impact you when you need help.