Though most Americans are familiar with Social Security benefits, many may not know that they could also be eligible to receive payments as a spouse. It's a chance for seniors to bring in more money, ...

One final limitation is that you cannot claim a spousal benefit until your partner has applied for checks. There is an exception for divorced individuals. As long as you've been divorced from your ex ...

Social Security spousal benefits can be extremely beneficial for people who either don't qualify for Social Security by themselves or qualify for a significantly lower amount than their current or ...

The amount someone receives in Social Security benefits is based largely on their career earnings. The more someone makes, the more they can expect in benefits, up to a certain point. However, one ...

Spousal Social Security benefits are also available to ex-spouses, provided you were married for at least 10 years before you ...

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 ...

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...