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

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

Social Security benefits end when you die, unless you have a qualifying beneficiary who would begin to receive survivorship ...

If you can keep working while looking after your health, do it. You get 100% of your Social Security benefit at full ...

I’ll be 62 in early 2026. I’m in relatively good physical shape. I collect 100% VA Disability for mental health at $4,000 per ...

That's a steep cut, but many seniors will be better of waiting until age 70 to claim their benefits. That's because the ...

The rules of spousal benefits are often misunderstood. It's important to know when you're eligible for spousal benefits and when to file for them. To qualify for Social Security in retirement, you ...

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 ...

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 Moneyist ‘Today is my 61st birthday’: I have my ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits. Should I retire at 65 and travel? ‘When my former husband passes, I will qualify for widow’s ...

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?

As signed, the bill gives an additional $6,000 tax deduction to people aged 65 and older. These deductions come on top of existing tax deductions for Americans over 65 years old — $2,000 if married or ...