Your spousal benefit is worth up to one-half of the benefit your spouse or ex qualifies for at their FRA. You'll get this amount if you sign up at your FRA. You can claim earlier, but you'll face ...

When you file for Social Security, your spouse becomes eligible for payments known as spousal benefits. However, they won’t ...

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 ...

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's spousal benefits can be a lifeline for some older Americans. It's important to understand who is and isn't eligible. It's essential to get the timing of your claim just right. It's ...

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 ...

Work for years. Decide to retire. Claim Social Security. Those are the steps most people think about with Social Security retirement benefits. However, there's also another path. Social Security ...

'My early-retirement benefit amount is currently being calculated at $2,200 per month' "Once I retire at 65, would Social Security automatically bump up my husband's benefit based off of my retirement ...

How do survivor benefits work for divorced spouses? How to collect Social Security on a deceased ex-spouse Advisors’ role in helping clients claim survivor benefits Social Security rules allow a ...

If your spouse (or ex-spouse) earned more money than you, they may be due a higher benefit. As a spouse, know that you may be eligible for up to 50% of their benefit amount. If you claim spousal ...

Many people are living longer lives, nest eggs are exposed to investment turmoil, and government benefit programs face mounting financial and ideological pressures. Against this backdrop, the stakes ...