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

The earliest you can file for spousal benefits is at age 62. You could qualify for benefits equal to 50% of your spouse's amount. If you're divorced, you may still qualify for benefits based on an ...

Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living raise may hit 2.7%, but a sharp rise in Medicare premiums could erase most gains.

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 ...

A letter about reduced spousal Social Security benefits may seem concerning, but for those who are ‘doubly eligible,’ it ...

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

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

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

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 ...

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

However I was wondering if I could draw my late husband’s Social Security benefits at age 67 or 68 and then switch to my own ...

This week, the Social Security Administration is scheduled to issue July 2025’s final batch of benefits payments.