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How to Maximize Social Security With Spousal Benefits
Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.
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.
Divorced? How to Claim Social Security Benefits on Your Ex’s Record
Typically, people become eligible for Social Security by working and paying into the program. But that’s not the only path to collecting Social Security in retirement. Even if you never worked, you may be entitled to spousal benefits from Social Security.
Seven Ways to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Benefits in 2025
Ways to avoid paying taxes on Social Security benefits. Before we dive into some ways to potentially reduce your tax burden, it’s good to remember that the portion of your benef
Here's What to Do If You Owe Social Security Benefit Taxes You Can't Pay
"Boring" is a word that frequently comes to mind when people think about doing their taxes. But if you're a retiree living off a fixed income, tax time can also be stressful. You probably don't have an employer withholding money for taxes upfront,
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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 ...
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 ...