One final limitation is that you cannot claim a spousal benefit until your partner has applied for checks. There is an exception for divorced individuals. As long as you've been divorced from your ex ...

Social Security spousal benefits max out at 50% of what your spouse is eligible for at their full retirement age. If you claim them before reaching your full retirement age, they'll be reduced. But ...

If your spouse (or ex-spouse) earned more money than you, they may be due a higher benefit. As a spouse, know that you may be eligible for up to 50% of their benefit amount. If you claim spousal ...

Social Security spousal benefits can be extremely beneficial for people who either don't qualify for Social Security by themselves or qualify for a significantly lower amount than their current or ...

If you're married, or divorced after being married for a decade, you can receive Social Security based on your partner's work history. Claiming spousal benefits before your full retirement age will ...

Spousal Social Security benefits are also available to ex-spouses, provided you were married for at least 10 years before you ...

Many federal employees may not realize they are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits. I recently spoke to a couple in their 70s about the husband’s upcoming retirement from federal service ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to claim Social Security.

The amount someone receives in Social Security benefits is based largely on their career earnings. The more someone makes, the more they can expect in benefits, up to a certain point. However, one ...