If you're looking to file for Social Security spousal benefits, you must understand how they work. You should know that you ...

Understanding the nuances of spousal benefits is crucial to maximizing your household’s Social Security payments. For example, if you’re set to collect $3,500 per month from Social Security at full ...

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 have specific criteria you must meet to be eligible. Ex-spouses may be eligible for a spousal benefit if they were married to the qualifying worker for at least 10 ...

From eligibility to divorce rules, here’s a clear guide to claiming Social Security based on your spouse’s work history.

Claiming spousal benefits allows you to receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount. The reduction amount by claiming spousal benefits early is greater than if you claim standard ...

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

Divorce can affect your Social Security eligibility, but it usually won't increase your benefits by itself. What matters most ...

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 ...