If you're married, or divorced after being married for a decade, you can receive spousal benefits. Claiming these benefits allows you to receive up to 50% of your partner's primary insurance amount.

Millions of Americans qualify for Social Security by working and paying into the system throughout their careers. Since Social Security is primarily funded by payroll taxes, it takes a certain amount ...

In addition to retirement benefits, some retirees can collect spousal, divorce, or survivors benefits. Some retirees could earn hundreds of dollars more per month with this type of Social Security.

Many individuals continue to work while receiving Social Security retirement or survivor benefits. This decision can potentially lead to higher benefits for you and your family in the long run. The ...

I've been saving up questions I've gotten from readers about benefits for spouses. It's an issue I've covered a hundred times in this column. But the questions still keep coming. So, here is column No ...

Starting benefits at 62 instead of full retirement age (67) reduces monthly payments by about 30%. If you claim before full retirement age and earn over $24,480 in 2026, benefits drop $1 for every $2 ...

There are a lot of important details that go into determining the best time to claim Social Security retirement benefits. One detail that can often go overlooked is the value of spousal benefits for ...

Most federal employees and annuitants know they are eligible for Medicare benefits at age 65. What’s less clear is how and when to enroll in the different parts of Medicare. Here’s what to keep in ...

I've been fortunate to have a career I love, but I have chosen jobs that don't always pay well. My husband's jobs have been more lucrative (although I still wouldn't trade mine for his). Due to the ...

Once you start collecting Social Security, the size of your checks will change annually. There are of course the annual cost of living adjustments (COLAs). Designed to help cover the costs of ...