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 ...

This article looks at how to get the highest spousal benefit for Social Security.

Social Security spousal benefits can be a great boon for retirement planning among couples for whom one partner spent more ...

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

Social Security uses your top 35 income years, adjusted for inflation, to calculate benefits. Claiming benefits before full ...

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 ...

In 2025, Social Security Administration employees were suddenly faced with a heavier workload. Here's how that can impact you when you need help.

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