Key Points The earliest you can file for spousal benefits is at age 62. You could qualify for benefits equal to 50% of your ...

To qualify for Social Security spousal benefits, it's not enough to be over the minimum age of 62 while married to a worker ...

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment could rise 2.7%. But Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise even more, eating ...

If you're thinking hard about your Social Security claiming strategy, there may be one aspect you've overlooked. If you're divorced, you may be able to receive Social Security benefits based on ...

To qualify for spousal benefits, you must have been married for at least a year, your spouse must currently be receiving benefits, and one of the following must be true: (1) you're 62 years old, (2) ...

Switching from one type of Social Security benefit to another is possible for some married people, but mind the rules.

When it comes to Social Security, what you don't know can cost you. Many retirees leave money on the table simply because ...

In a recent podcast, Barbara Ginty reassured listeners that while Social Security isn't going away, it does face pressures ...

Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.

Delaying Social Security isn’t for everyone—but for these 5 types of people, it could mean bigger checks and long-term ...

When his wife passed away in early January, a Maryland man knew he'd eventually have to apply for her Social Security survivor benefits. What he didn't expect was that more than six months later, he'd ...