There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

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 ...

Millions of couples can use spousal benefits to boost their budgets in retirement.

President Donald Trump has touted "no tax on Social Security" with the addition of a new senior deduction. Some states still apply levies to benefit income.

To claim the $5,251 max Social Security check, you must have worked at least 35 years before applying for benefits. You must also have paid the maximum Social Security taxes in all 35 of those years.

Social Security survivors benefits can be an important source of financial stability after your partner passes away.

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. Afterwards, there will be only one more round of disability payments ...

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment ...