Claiming spousal Social Security benefits? 5 rules every retired couple needs to know first

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

Married? Here's How to Tell If You're Eligible for Spousal Social Security Benefits.

Retirement benefits are generally available to those who have worked and paid Social Security taxes for at least 10 years.
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Here's the average Social Security benefit of 62-year-old Americans (how do you compare?)

Here's the average Social Security benefit for 62-year-olds, how early claiming affects your check, and what to consider ...

Spousal Social Security Benefits: 5 Things All Retired Couples Should Know

You can receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount by claiming spousal benefits. You must be at least 62 ...

Some Social Security benefits paid early in February, March: What to know

You'll still get the payments you're owed, but maybe not on the day you expected them.

How much will Social Security really pay you in retirement?

A new Social Security Administration report shows how benefits vary by age and lifetime earnings, and why higher earners ...

Here's the Biggest Social Security Benefit You Could Receive at 67 in 2026

Maximize your own retirement with insights into the biggest Social Security benefit possible at 67 and the factors that ...

Social Security benefits are still taxed in some states. Why there's a push to change that

President Donald Trump has touted "no tax on Social Security" with the addition of a new senior deduction. Some states still ...

Is Waiting Until Age 70 to Claim Social Security Benefits the Best Financial Move?

Waiting to claim Social Security benefits until age 70 would maximize your retirement income and secure a stronger financial future. But for many retirees, it's not an option.