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

When his wife passed away in early January, a Maryland man knew he'd eventually have to apply for her Social Security survivor benefits. What he didn't expect was that more than six months later, he'd ...

To qualify for spousal benefits, you must have been married for at least a year, your spouse must currently be receiving benefits, and one of the following must be true: (1) you're 62 years old, (2) ...

Experts say retiree Social Security is still taxable and you'll need to read the fine print to understand your situation and what you should withhold.

The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it. However, ...

Retired workers: The average Social Security payment among these recipients was $2,005.05 per month as of June. A 23% reduction in that amount would leave them with $1,543.89 per month. Spouses of ...

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature ...

A letter about reduced spousal Social Security benefits may seem concerning, but for those who are ‘doubly eligible,’ it ...

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 ...

The Social Security Administration will determine which is the best of your options and grant you that one. Spousal benefits can be as much as one-half of the person of record's primary insurance ...

Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.

When it comes to Social Security, what you don't know can cost you. Many retirees leave money on the table simply because ...