If you're married and either you or your spouse earns significantly more than the other, you may find it beneficial for the ...

The time after losing a spouse can be one of the most stressful periods of your life. It helps to know what you can expect ...

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?

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?

Signing up to receive your Social Security benefits is a big deal -- and not just for you. If you're married, the extra ...

Average spousal benefits vary by age. See the typical amounts, how claiming timing affects your check, and what factors influence your monthly payment.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article explains the many Social Security benefits ...

I’ve been saving up questions I’ve gotten from readers about benefits for spouses. It’s an issue I’ve covered a hundred times in this column. But the questions still keep ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

Social Security benefits are getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in the new year. If you're collecting spousal benefits, you're eligible for a COLA, too. That raise, however, may not go ...