Social Security, spousal benefits

Here's How to Tell If You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits
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. While retirement benefits alone can go a long way,
16 Social Security facts that all divorced spouses should know about benefits
Divorce may be complicated, but Social Security benefits after divorce are simpler than you might think. Keep reading to learn about how exes collect.
Do I get my spouse’s Social Security benefits when they die?
How are survivor benefits calculated? The amount surviving family members can get depends on the average lifetime earnings of the person who died. The more they paid into Social S
Social Security Spousal Benefits: 4 Things Retired Couples Should Know in 2025
Social Security spousal benefits depend on the claim age of the spouse and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of the retired worker on whose record they claim benefits. The term PIA references the benefit a retired worker will receive if they start Social Security at full retirement age (FRA), which is age 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later.
Why reading your latest Social Security statement is a must before claiming benefits
If there's one thing I'd encourage people to do before claiming benefits, it would be to read your latest Social Security statement.
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Social Security spousal benefits: Here’s how much spouses can get
The spousal benefit is reduced by about seven-tenths of 1 percent for each month before full retirement age, up to 36 months. If you exceed the 36 months, Social Security will dock about ...
Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits? 3 Things to Know Before Applying
In many cases, a retiree's spouse can qualify for Social Security benefits simply because their partner does. Spouses can ...
Five Wins for Federal Employees in the Social Security Fairness Act
This is part one of a three-part series about making the most of the changes in Social Security benefits for federal ...
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How to Maximize Social Security With Spousal Benefits
your benefits will be permanently reduced. “When applying for spousal Social Security benefits, it is important to gather the necessary documentation, such as marriage certificates and ...
Asking Yourself ‘Now What?’ After Seeing The Social Security Fairness Act?
The Social Security Agency at this point does not have a specific timeframe as to when benefits will be adjusted.
Spousal Social Security Benefits: 3 Things All Retired Couples Should Know
Divorced spouses can also sometimes qualify for this type of benefit, as long as you're not currently married and your ...