Spousal Social Security benefits can help fill holes in your post-retirement budget. Here's how to know if you qualify.

Losing a spouse can bring unexpected Social Security changes. Learn 11 eligibility factors and common pitfalls so you can ...

Many people don't realize a deceased ex's Social Security can raise their check. Learn the 10-year rule, remarriage limits, ...

Spousal benefit rules can be complex, so make sure you understand them.

There’s a reason Social Security is such an important income stream for so many retired Americans. For one thing, a lot of ...

I am almost 57, divorced after a 14-year marriage. My former spouse is 15 years older than I and made significantly more ...

You must be married to a qualifying worker for at least one year before you become eligible. Ex-spouses can qualify if they were married to the worker for 10-plus years and haven't remarried. You only ...

A lot of people will say that claiming Social Security at 62 is a silly choice because it automatically reduces those benefits on a monthly basis. It's important to recognize that 62 should not ...

Today’s column involves a husband and wife, both of whom were getting Social Security benefits — and the husband dies.

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

My wife is 76, born in 1948. She retired at full retirement age and currently collects $1,076 per month. I will be retiring ...

Common Medicare myths can trigger lifetime penalties and higher costs. Learn the truths about eligibility, enrollment, ...