Spousal benefits are commonly called family benefits; benefits available to family members. Let’s start with spousal benefits in order to truly understand ex-spousal benefits. Current spouses are ...

“I’m 60 and my wife is 62. She has already filed for her Social Security.” ...

Spousal benefits have some unique rules about claiming age and eligibility. You could be eligible for up to half your spouse's Social Security benefit. Understanding how your benefits could change as ...

Quick Read A surviving spouse’s filing status changes from married to single, cutting the standard deduction in half to ...

Spousal benefits can provide a nice boost to your retirement income in some situations. To receive the maximum spousal Social Security benefit, you and your spouse need to be specific ages. Claiming ...

Married couples that don't understand how spousal benefits work could miss out on income in retirement.

Social Security can be a lifeline when you’re older and need income. Even if you don’t have a work history that entitles you to benefits, you may be eligible to get Social Security spousal benefits.

A recent rule change is putting more Social Security money into the hands of retired widows and divorced spouses. Here's what ...

Retirement might feel like the finish line in many ways, but that's far from the truth for your financial plan. If you're planning to stop working next year, then there are a handful of important ...

When one spouse needs nursing home care, the money stress hits fast. It’s not just the big monthly bill. It’s the panic about the house, the bills at home, and whether the “well spouse” is about to ...

Social Security spousal benefits can be a great boon for retirement planning among couples for whom one partner spent more time out of the workforce or doesn't have a traditional earnings record for ...