There are options for those claiming Social Security to increase the benefits they receive each month based on factors like ...

As explained in my last post, Things I Worry About (7), the DOL’s EBSA has a number of programs that can restore benefits to plans and ...

These proposals to save Social Security may require big changes, but Americans want politicians to act. Are you willing to ...

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Spousal benefits, in contrast, max out at 50% of what your spouse (or ex-spouse) collects at full retirement age. If that amount is $2,400, then your spousal benefit could be worth up to $1,200, but ...

If a financially well-off individual had multiple ex-spouses, could it happen that the multiple ex-spouses could each be ...

As mentioned, it is not possible to switch from spousal benefits to your own benefits at your FRA. This switch is what was known as “file and suspend,” a strategy that was eliminated through ...

If you're divorced or a widow(er), you might want to check how your Social Security benefits could be affected before remarrying. Divorced spouses are eligible for spousal benefits based on their ...

Losing a spouse is likely one of the hardest experiences someone can go through. Having to deal with financial matters during ...

The Social Security program is very complex and has many rules regarding who can claim benefits, when they can claim benefits, and how much they can claim. The Social Security Fairness Act eliminated ...

Not knowing the rules for spousal or survivor benefits could cost you a lot of money. When you retire, you are most likely going to need Social Security to help you make ends meet. These benefits ...