West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...

Spousal benefits can be up to half of what the primary earner would get at full retirement age, but the amount is reduced ...

Q. I am 64 and recently widowed. I plan on working until age 70 before I apply for a Social Security benefit. I currently ...

How a Democratic win could change Social Security: higher taxes on very high earners, CPI-E COLAs, stronger survivor and ...

Spousal benefit questions are among the most frequently asked and confusing parts of Social Security. Understanding how these ...

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

My ex-husband passed away four years ago. We were married for 20 years. I’m going to be 66 in May. I would let the death ...

Dear Primary Breadwinner: Questions about spousal benefits are among the most frequently asked and confusing parts of Social ...

Losing a loved one is emotionally overwhelming, and navigating the administrative steps afterward can feel daunting. If someone receiving Social Security or Medicare benefits has ...

Before you start collecting Social Security, make sure you've thought it through. Here are 10 questions to ask yourself to ...

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

Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your ...