Spousal benefits are a special type of Social Security for married, divorced, or widowed older adults. You could receive ...

In many cases, a retiree's spouse can qualify for Social Security benefits simply because their partner does. Spouses can ...

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

It can be emotionally and financially devastating to lose a loved one, but certain surviving family members may be able to ...

Divorce may be complicated, but Social Security benefits after divorce are simpler than you might think. Keep reading to ...

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

Thanks to the program's spousal benefits, you may be eligible to get paid each month in retirement based on a current or even a former spouse's record. But if you're going to claim spousal ...

Following this piece of legislation, individuals who are eligible for their own benefits and spousal benefits must apply for both benefits through a process called “deemed filing.” Deemed ...

Social Security provides financial assistance to eligible family members after a beneficiary’s death. These benefits are available to spouses, children and, in some cases, dependent parents.

To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), individuals must accumulate a specific number of Social Security ...

More than 40% of baby boomers say that Social Security will be their primary source of income in retirement, according to a 2024 report from the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies.