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

If you’ve been divorced for at least two years and your ex is eligible for Social Security — meaning they’re age 62 or older ...

Married, divorced and widowed workers with pensions from jobs not covered by Social Security have traditionally missed out on ...

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

Social Security is generally the most important source of income for older Americans. But benefits for spouses and survivors are commonly misunderstood. In a recent survey, MassMutual identified the ...

If you're divorced, you can often get Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record. Know the rules about when and how you can claim.

The President promised no taxes on Social Security. The OBBBA keeps that promise for some taxpayers. It is not, however, a ...

Help Me Retire ‘I have health issues’: Will my spouse’s benefit get cut short if I die before I claim my Social Security benefits? ‘What happens if I die before the age of 70, say at age 68?

Millions of retirees are receiving reduced Social Security checks in July 2025. Learn why it’s happening and who is impacted.

Social Security checks are being slashed by 50% starting July 2025 for nearly 2 million seniors who were overpaid by the ...

One of the recommended first steps after a death is to provide the deceased's Social Security number to the funeral director, as the funeral home is usually responsible for notifying the SSA of the ...