Key Points The earliest you can file for spousal benefits is at age 62. You could qualify for benefits equal to 50% of your ...

To qualify for Social Security spousal benefits, it's not enough to be over the minimum age of 62 while married to a worker ...

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

The two non-negotiable factors to qualify for Social Security spousal benefits are: the qualifying spouse currently receiving ...

Q. I receive a significant pension from work I have done outside of Social Security. I have not worked enough hours under ...

If you're thinking hard about your Social Security claiming strategy, there may be one aspect you've overlooked. If you're divorced, you may be able to receive Social Security benefits based on ...

Switching from one type of Social Security benefit to another is possible for some married people, but mind the rules.

This week, payments are set to be made to those receiving retirement, survivor and spousal benefits as well as disability ...

The rules of spousal benefits are often misunderstood. It's important to know when you're eligible for spousal benefits and when to file for them. To qualify for Social Security in retirement, you ...

There's a lot more to Social Security than benefits for retired workers, and one of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits. In ...