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

If you're entitled to Social Security on your own, each year you delay your claim past full retirement age boosts your monthly benefits by 8%, up until age 70. But the maximum spousal benefit you can ...

Social Security spousal benefits are a vital component of financial security for many couples in the U.S. Understanding the ...

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

What the bill does do is provide a temporary tax deduction of up to $6,000 for seniors aged 65 and older. The tax break is ...

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

Recently, a plan was put forward to keep Social Security payments going well beyond the supposed 2032 time frame. It was ...