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

Everything from monthly benefits to what workers and beneficiaries owe in taxes has the potential to change in the upcoming ...

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

We also worry that our Social Security and Medicare benefits will be stripped away. We rely on them to live. We both paid ...

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I are retired and on Social Security. We’ve both worked hard all our lives and are content living a ...

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Switching from one type of Social Security benefit to another is possible for some married people, but mind the rules.

The repeal of the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) marks a transformative shift in ...

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

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

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

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