Eleven years ago, I divorced after 23 years of marriage. I had been a stay-at-home mother for more than 10 years and was ...

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

The Social Security Administration says most won’t pay federal income taxes on their benefits. But Congress didn’t directly ...

Dear Quentin, I am contemplating retiring at the end of the year. I’m married and will receive two monthly pension payments; ...

What the bill does do is provide a temporary tax deduction of up to $6,000 for seniors aged 65 and older. The tax break is ...

In this case, applying at 62 is better than taking on costly debt. You may receive a smaller lifetime benefit, but the trade ...

This week, payments are set to be made to those receiving retirement, survivor and spousal benefits as well as disability ...

Because of the calendar, Social Security's July payments will arrive a few days sooner than in some months. But some may see ...

If your loved one dies, Social Security will give you a one-time lump sum payment of $255 — an amount that’s remained the ...

Therefore, your spousal benefit depends on a few factors, including how much your spouse's full Social Security retirement benefit will be and your age when you apply for benefits. According to the ...

Social Security spousal benefits can provide additional retirement income if you qualify, and since Social Security is the only inflation-protected source of income many retirees have, it can be ...