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 ...

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

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.

If you want a bigger Social Security check, there's a surefire way to get it -- but not everyone can make it happen.

When thinking about retirement income, Social Security plays a key role for many Americans. For those who are divorced — or ...

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 ...