Social Security, Spousal Benefits

Claiming Social Security Spousal Benefits? Don't Make This Big Mistake
Spousal benefits, in contrast, max out at 50% of what your spouse (or ex-spouse) collects at full retirement age. If that amount is $2,400, then your spousal benefit could be wort
Divorced? How to Claim Social Security Benefits on Your Ex’s Record
Typically, people become eligible for Social Security by working and paying into the program. But that’s not the only path to collecting Social Security in retirement. Even if you never worked, you may be entitled to spousal benefits from Social Security.
3 types of people who should claim Social Security at 62
Claiming Social Security at 62 is popular strategy because it gives recipients the most checks. At the same time, it reduces the size by up to 30%.
3 Reasons You May Want to Claim Social Security Before Age 70
Social Security's earliest claiming age -- 62 -- remains its most popular, with just under a quarter of eligible seniors choosing to sign up at this age in 2023. However, it's slowly been losing ground to older ages,
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Every Possible Claiming Age
One of the biggest Social Security decisions you'll have to make is when to sign up for benefits. Many choose to apply as soon as they're eligible, so they can get the most checks. But this isn't always the wisest move.
Should you claim Social Security at the same time as your spouse? Here's how to know.
If you and your spouse have a nice amount of money saved up, then you may decide that you'll each claim Social Security as soon as you're able to — meaning, at age 62. And if you're the same age, that would have you filing for benefits at the same time.
3 Little-Known Social Security Rules All Married Retirees Should Know
Spousal benefits are worth up to one-half of what your partner qualifies for at their FRA. You can claim these benefits early ...
A divorced couple considers retying the knot to maximize Social Security payments
After a divorce, a couple reconciles but doesn't remarry. Should they retie the knot to maximize Social Security payments?
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If You Die, How Much Social Security Will Your Spouse Inherit?
Losing a spouse is likely one of the hardest experiences someone can go through. Having to deal with financial matters during ...
It's Official: 3.2 Million Americans Will Receive Bigger Social Security Checks -- but There's a Catch
The Social Security Fairness Act repealed the WEP and GPO, and are effective for all benefits after December 2023, so not ...