The primary requirement to receive spousal benefits is to be currently married to someone who is entitled to either ...

Some married couples can maximize Social Security benefits when the lower-earning spouse files for benefits first, even ...

When you work and collect Social Security benefits before your FRA, you are subject to the Retirement Earning Test that could ...

Many federal employees may not realize they are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits. I recently spoke to a couple in their 70s about the husband’s upcoming retirement from federal service ...

A big change, however, is coming to Social Security's full retirement age in 2026. And it's one you need to be aware of if ...

Changes are made to the program every year, from the amount of the cost-of-living adjustment to more fundamental ...

Once you retire, you’ll probably depend a lot on Social Security to cover your expenses. That’s why it’s so important to know ...

If you're married or divorced, you could be entitled to extra Social Security benefits. The average spouse collects nearly $1,000 per month in spousal benefits. There are several requirements you'll ...

Q: I will be 65 years old soon. Do I have to wait for my Medicare until age 70 if I am going to wait until age 70 to start my retirement benefit? A: Even if you have decided to wait until after you ...

A federal law passed in 2022 created a Retirement Savings Lost and Found database. The Employee Benefits Security Administration oversees it and says the website can help you find retirement plans ...