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Spousal Social Security Benefits: 5 Things All Retired Couples Should Know
To qualify for Social Security spousal benefits, it's not enough to be over the minimum age of 62 while married to a worker ...
Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits?
Key Points Spousal benefits allow you to receive as much as 50% of your spouse's monthly benefit.Claiming spousal benefits ...
3 Misconceptions About Social Security Spousal Benefits All Couples Should Get to the Bottom Of
Key PointsSocial Security spousal benefits can be a big source of retirement income.The rules of spousal benefits are often misunderstood.It's important to know when you're eligible for spousal ...
Divorced? How Your Social Security Benefits May Be Affected
If you're divorced, you can often get Social Security benefits based on your ex-spouse's work record. Know the rules about ...
Social Security COLA up to 2.7%, but Medicare Part B hikes may eat up extra benefits
Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.
The Savings Game: Getting retroactive Social Security benefit payments
Q. I receive a significant pension from work I have done outside of Social Security. I have not worked enough hours under ...
8 Transformative Social Security Changes You Can Expect in 2026
Everything from monthly benefits to what workers and beneficiaries owe in taxes has the potential to change in the upcoming ...
3 Social Security Mistakes Married Couples Risk Making
Married couples have a prime opportunity to work together and maximize their Social Security benefits. Don't be too quick to ...
Social Security COLA may rise 2.7% in 2026, but Medicare hike could cancel gains
Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living raise may hit 2.7%, but a sharp rise in Medicare premiums could erase most gains.