This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.

You file for Social Security once you're old enough to do so. Here are three little-known Social Security rules all married ...

When a spouse claims Social Security retirement benefits can sometimes matter to the other spouse. In some cases, lower-earning spouses can initially claim benefits based on their earnings record ...

Some people who worked in both public and private jobs in their lifetimes have their Social Security benefits reduced because ...

If you and your spouse have a nice amount of money saved up, then you may decide that you'll each claim Social Security as soon as you're able to — meaning, at age 62. And if you're the same age, that ...

Here are three little-known Social Security rules all married retirees should ... Getty Images. 1. When your spouse claims benefits can matter a lot It's no secret that one spouse can claim ...

Social Security retirement benefits are usually straightforward. You work for years. You file for Social Security once you're old enough to do so. You receive the benefits. Easy-peasy, right?

But there are some rules to follow. First, if you're married, you can't collect spousal benefits before your spouse files for Social Security. Second, you can't delay a spousal benefit for a boost ...

Investopedia spoke with Isabel Barrow at Edelman Financial Engines to discuss the changes the new Social Security Fairness ...

The rules for spousal benefits are nuanced and depend on several factors. If you need help planning for Social Security or developing a more comprehensive retirement income plan, consider speaking ...

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