Retirement can be challenging, even more so for stay-at-home parents who perform unpaid caregiving work while their spouses work outside the home. In August 2025, retired workers received an average ...

Dear Savvy Senior, How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few ...

When you file for Social Security, your spouse becomes eligible for payments known as spousal benefits. However, they won’t ...

Answering four simple questions can help you determine if you're eligible for Social Security spousal benefits. Spousal benefits are available for some divorced spouses, too. Work for years. Decide to ...

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security for most or all of their retirement income. Unfortunately, not everyone has a sufficient career earnings record to qualify for a worthwhile benefit.

Social Security benefits are getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in the new year. If you're collecting spousal benefits, you're eligible for a COLA, too. That raise, however, may not go ...

If you're looking to file for Social Security spousal benefits, you must understand how they work. You should know that you can claim spousal benefits even if you're divorced or have an earnings ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

The SWIFT Act changes Social Security benefit rules by addressing older benefit caps, legal restrictions and claiming requirements.

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 ...

Social Security spousal benefits can be extremely beneficial for people who either don't qualify for Social Security by themselves or qualify for a significantly lower amount than their current or ...