Key Points You may be gearing up to claim Social Security before 2025 comes to an end.It's important to know what benefits to ...

Social Security benefits end when you die, unless you have a qualifying beneficiary who would begin to receive survivorship ...

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

If you can keep working while looking after your health, do it. You get 100% of your Social Security benefit at full ...

Married couples have a prime opportunity to work together and maximize their Social Security benefits. Don't be too quick to ...

That's a steep cut, but many seniors will be better of waiting until age 70 to claim their benefits. That's because the ...

If you're entitled to Social Security on your own, each year you delay your claim past full retirement age boosts your monthly benefits by 8%, up until age 70. But the maximum spousal benefit you can ...

If you’ve been divorced for at least two years and your ex is eligible for Social Security — meaning they’re age 62 or older ...

If you're divorced, you can often get Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record. Know the rules about when and how you can claim.

The Moneyist ‘Today is my 61st birthday’: I have my ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits. Should I retire at 65 and travel? ‘When my former husband passes, I will qualify for widow’s ...

Retirement is something you and your spouse should work toward together. Get comfortable with each other's investing ...

Help Me Retire ‘I have health issues’: Will my spouse’s benefit get cut short if I die before I claim my Social Security benefits? ‘What happens if I die before the age of 70, say at age ...