Key PointsSocial Security spousal benefits can be a big source of retirement income.The rules of spousal benefits are often misunderstood.It's important to know when you're eligible for spousal ...

Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.

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

Spousal benefits can be up to 50% of your spouse's Social Security benefit. Depending on your age and circumstances, there are different rules for who is eligible and for how much.

But there's a penalty for claiming Social Security before full retirement age that applies to regular benefits and spousal benefits alike. For each month you sign up prior to full retirement age, your ...

SSA’s rules state that current and former spouses are entitled to Social Security spousal benefits up to 50% of the working partner’s retirement benefits if they wait until FRA.

Spousal benefits allow you to claim up to 50% of your spouse's Social Security benefit. Divorce doesn't prevent you from ...

Married couples have a prime opportunity to work together and maximize their Social Security benefits. Don't be too quick to ...

Your Social Security spousal benefits max out at 50% of your spouse's monthly payments at the spouse's full retirement age. ... So if you're in line for spousal benefits, know the rules.

Here, we'll cover seven essential things you should know before filing for spousal Social Security benefits. 1. Basic eligibility rules. To be eligible to collect spousal Social Security benefits ...

But Social Security will only pay you the larger of your own benefit or a spousal benefit — not both. So let’s say that in this scenario, the wife was getting $1,400 a month from Social Security.