You're only eligible for spousal Social Security if you're married to a worker who qualifies for retirement benefits. To do ...

Claiming spousal benefits allows you to receive up to 50% of your partner's primary insurance amount. You must be at least 62 ...

To claim the maximum spousal benefit, you must apply at your FRA. You can claim as early as 62, but doing so will shrink your ...

This rule on Social Security spousal benefits limits your options if you're claiming on your spouse's work record.

(NewsNation) — It can be emotionally and financially devastating to lose a loved one, but certain surviving family members may be able to get some financial relief thanks to Social Security. The ...

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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 ...

Spouses with no work history can claim Social Security on the work record of their retired partner (or ex-partner) under certain conditions. If the spouse claims Social Security at full retirement age ...

About half of Americans aged 65 or older live in households receiving at least 50% of their family income from Social Security benefits. To those people, it’s a crucial part of their retirement. But ...