If you are married, Social Security claiming rules become more complicated than if you are single. That’s because your ...

Spousal benefits have some unique rules about claiming age and eligibility. You could be eligible for up to half your spouse's Social Security benefit. Understanding how your benefits could change as ...

Most surviving spouses claim the wrong benefit first — and never recover the money.

Many couples assume Social Security spousal benefits are straightforward. In reality, the rules are packed with fine print. Small misunderstandings can quietly reduce monthly checks and, over time, ...

Understanding the right Social Security strategy could mean hundreds of extra dollars each month for some retirees.

You may be entitled to spousal benefits from Social Security based on a current or ex-spouse's record. It's important to claim those benefits strategically to make the most of them. It's also ...

With much of a person's Social Security benefit depending on their earnings record, spousal benefits allow people with shorter or spotty work histories to still reap some benefits from the program. By ...