Around 69 million Americans receive a monthly Social Security check, according to 2025 data from the Social Security ...

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.

According to The Senior Citizens League, two-thirds of older Americans count on their monthly Social Security checks for at least half their income. That means when and how benefits are claimed can ...

For example, someone who claims at age 61 could get 75% of the deceased’s benefit, compared to someone age 65 who could get ...

When you lose a spouse, whether that be through death or divorce, Social Security can replace much of the income you counted on. In fact, survivor benefits account for about 8.3% of all Social ...

My husband is eight years older than I am. He is still working, but he is also claiming Social Security. I will be able to retire in about two years from now, at age 65. Is it true that there is a ...

Understanding how Social Security spousal benefits work is crucial for maximizing your family’s retirement income.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced an important adjustment that will take effect in 2026 and will directly impact millions of Americans who contribute to access ret ...

You also have to make enough money to earn them. That's where the rule change comes in for 2026. The big rule change for Social Security eligibility that workers need to know about is a change in how ...