If you find yourself debating whether to go the spousal benefits route, here are three things to know beforehand.

Three main boxes must be checked to be eligible for Social Security spousal benefits: The primary claiming spouse must ...

If you're married or have ever been married, it's worth considering whether spousal Social Security benefits should be part of your retirement plan. When a worker files for Social Security ...

However, claiming Social Security before full retirement age reduces your monthly payments before accounting for the earnings ...

Many Americans are gloomy about the future of Social Security. And they aren't keen on waiting until age 70 to start collecting it. More than a quarter of Gen Xers and 4 in 10 boomers said they will ...

The month you start Social Security matters more than most retirees realize. Claiming at the wrong time could cost you an ...

The Social Security full retirement age is 66 for most baby boomers born between 1943 and 1954. However, for people born in the five years after that, the full retirement age increases again in ...

When your spouse signs up for Social Security first, they'll receive the retirement benefit they've earned based on their ...

Children may qualify for Social Security benefits if a parent is retired, disabled or deceased. Learn who is eligible.