If you find yourself debating whether to go the spousal benefits route, here are three things to know beforehand.

Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.

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The legislation would allow caregivers to receive up to five years of deemed wages for Social Security benefit calculations.

The increased payments are tied to a recent Social Security rule change that could mean thousands more for widows and divorced spouses. Are you eligible?

The Social Security benefit you're eligible for in retirement hinges on your personal wage history. The more you earn, up to a certain point, the more money Social Security pays you each month. If you ...

You earn eligibility by earning enough work credits. When you are retired, there is a very good chance that you will collect Social Security benefits and that these benefits will be an important ...

The short answer is no. If an ex-spouse (or two or three ex-spouses) claim Social Security spousal benefits based on your ...

Not all seniors qualified for the new $6,000 bonus. Find out why 2.5 million Social Security recipients were excluded and how ...

Concerns about the future of Social Security have risen over the past decade. Some even question whether wealthy retirees ...

If you recently lost your job and are nearing retirement age, you may be eligible for unemployment assistance and Social ...