Claiming standard benefits early will reduce your monthly benefit by 5/9 of 1% monthly, up to 36 months. With spousal ...

Spousal benefit questions are among the most frequently asked and confusing parts of Social Security. Understanding how these ...

Married couples can maximize their Social Security benefits by understanding these seven important rules about spousal, ...

Dear Primary Breadwinner: Questions about spousal benefits are among the most frequently asked and confusing parts of Social ...

Millions of married and divorced Americans are eligible for Social Security spousal benefits — but most never claim them. Here's how to know if you qualify, plus tips for timing your claim ...

The rules for collecting spousal benefits depend, in part, on how long you've been married. You can file for spousal benefits based on an ex-spouse's work record as long as you're not married to ...

Spousal benefits can be up to half of what the primary earner would get at full retirement age, but the amount is reduced ...

It's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. A big rule change could pose a problem for some ...

Work at least 35 years before retiring to avoid zero-income years that weigh down your benefits. Choose your claiming age ...

How do survivor benefits work for divorced spouses? How to collect Social Security on a deceased ex-spouse Advisors’ role in helping clients claim survivor benefits Social Security rules allow a ...