Spousal benefits are available to current spouses and some ex-spouses of qualifying workers. Claiming early can reduce your spousal benefit by up to 35%. You'll only get a spousal benefit if it's ...

You’re not prohibited from working if you collect Social Security retirement benefits, but these rules can apply depending on your age.

Many retirees misunderstand how Social Security payments work. From taxes and maximum benefits to COLAs and survivor rules, ...