Millions of couples can use spousal benefits to boost their budgets in retirement.

The more aware you are of how spousal benefits work, the easier it is to make the most of them.

Social Security claiming is not one-size-fits-all. Learn how couples, cash flow, health, and survivor benefits determine the ...

You're not necessarily stuck with a smaller monthly benefit for life.

At full retirement age, which is 67 for anyone born in 1960 or later, you're entitled to your complete monthly Social ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

When considering whether to file for Social Security benefits, there's more to consider than maximizing benefits.

This story is sponsored by B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions. For most Americans, Social Security is more than a paycheck — it's the foundation of their retirement. But the timing of when you file can ...

Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the most important financial choices many Americans will make in retirement.

Can you help me understand? I have paid into Social Security since I started working in 1978. I did have a lot of tax ...