If you miss this rule, you are voluntarily leaving $10,000+ on the table over your lifetime.

You might qualify for more than you think.

You'll often hear that to qualify for Social Security benefits in retirement, you need to work for a certain number of years ...

Your benefit will be about one-half of your spouse’s at their full retirement age (provided they wait until then). You generally can’t file for spousal benefits until your spouse has already filed for ...

How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few small-paying jobs over the years, but spent most of her time as a homemaker. What is she entitled to?

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 ...

Make sure you understand how to maximize your benefits. Figure out how important survivor benefits might be to you. See how Social Security fits into your overall retirement finances. Deciding when to ...

Eligibility for spousal Social Security benefits is based on several factors, including your age and how long you've been married. Some requirements for spousal benefits have exceptions. Divorced ...

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 ...