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

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 ...

Many retirees across the United States are discovering that they may be eligible to boost their monthly income by as much as ...

What can you do to maximize your Social Security benefits? You might think simply working and then taking your Social ...

Answer: Your wife can qualify for an amount that’s up to half of your benefit at full retirement age, provided you’ve already applied for Social Security. The amount she gets would be reduced if she ...

When it comes to claiming Social Security, there are a lot of different opinions out there. Suze Orman, a noted financial ...

Q: I am 67 and have not applied for my Social Security benefit yet. My wife applied for her benefit at age 70. I am not sure that waiting until 70 is best for me and my wife. I want to make sure that ...

As you already know, the monthly Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) check represents way more than just a money compensation for thousands of people across the country. For some v ...