Some married couples can maximize Social Security benefits when the lower-earning spouse files for benefits first, even ...

Married couples can maximize their Social Security benefits by understanding these seven important rules about spousal, ...

Millions of married and divorced Americans are eligible for Social Security spousal benefits — but most never claim them.

My wife is 76, born in 1948. She retired at full retirement age and currently collects $1,076 per month. I will be retiring ...

Deciding when to claim Social Security is rarely just a numbers game — even for retirees who've built a strong financial ...

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.

Find out the average Social Security benefit for 67-year-olds in 2025, how it compares to earlier or later claims, and what ...

When thinking about retirement income, Social Security plays a key role for many Americans. For those who are divorced — or considering divorce — questions often come up about whether splitting from a ...

Monthly payments to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries are set to increase. The Social Security Administration said Friday that benefits will go up 2.8% in 2026. The change ...

Social Security income has played a key role in helping retired workers make ends meet. Changes included in President Trump's big, beautiful bill have sped up the timeline to Social Security benefit ...

Christian Allred has been a professional writer since 2020. He's written for some of the industry’s top brands and publications, including Rocket Mortgage, PropStream, Propmodo, and CRE Daily.