Thinking about retiring overseas and worried about survivor benefits? Learn how Social Security works for spouses living abroad, including key rules, country restrictions and the five-year residency ...

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

Today, about half of U.S. adults are married, a significant decline from the 1980s, when roughly two-thirds were married.

You can receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount by claiming spousal benefits. You must be at least 62 ...

As millions of Americans plan for retirement, Social Security remains a cornerstone of financial security. For married ...

Your spouse must be eligible for retirement benefits for you to be eligible for spousal benefits on their work record. Social Security has a one-year length-of-marriage rule for most couples before ...

Social Security spousal benefits provide much-needed retirement income to many married couples in the United States. However, ...

If you are married or in a civil partnership, you can leave your entire estate to your spouse and there would be no inheritance tax to pay ...

Many couples don’t realize the importance of claiming decisions until it’s too late ...

If you’re over 65 and preparing your 2025 taxes, a supersized new deduction lets you claim an additional $6,000 as a standard ...

Personal finance expert said exemptions only apply to married or civil partners, not cohabiting couples, even those in ...