The 2026 Social Security COLA will raise average spousal benefits by about $25 a month. Learn how this 2.8% boost can affect ...

If you are married, there are a few key things that you need to know about how Social Security spousal benefits work.

It's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. A big rule change could pose a problem for some ...

Claiming standard benefits early will reduce your monthly benefit by 5/9 of 1% monthly, up to 36 months. With spousal ...

Social Security spousal benefits could give your household a much-needed financial boost in retirement. With the average check around $955 per month as of August 2025, these benefits aren't enough to ...

All Social Security beneficiaries are getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment in 2026. This will add about $88 per month to ...

'My early-retirement benefit amount is currently being calculated at $2,200 per month' "Once I retire at 65, would Social Security automatically bump up my husband's benefit based off of my retirement ...

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All Social Security beneficiaries will see their checks increase by 2.8% in 2026. This will add about $27 to the average spousal benefit. If that's not enough, you may have to rely on personal savings ...