This one could really trip you up.

As you might imagine, a program like Social Security is apt to be loaded with rules. And while some are pretty easy to ...

“She would receive $200 more per month if she had received half of my benefit.” ...

If you're eligible for Social Security spousal benefits, it's important to know when you can sign up. Understand the implications of filing at different ages. Make sure you're not counting on extra ...

Spousal benefits have some unique rules about claiming age and eligibility. You could be eligible for up to half your spouse's Social Security benefit. Understanding how your benefits could change as ...

These rules could have a huge effect on how much money you get from Social Security.

You may be entitled to spousal benefits from Social Security based on a current or ex-spouse's record. It's important to claim those benefits strategically to make the most of them. It's also ...

Dear Savvy Senior: How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few small-paying jobs over the years but spent most of her time as a homemaker. What is ...

Dear Rusty: A friend of my wife told her, and she believes, she could receive a Social Security benefit based on my SS benefit that I’m currently receiving while I’m still alive. I told her she could ...