If you're receiving spousal benefits from Social Security, you, too, are entitled to a COLA. However, spousal benefits max ...

Understanding how Social Security spousal benefits work is crucial for maximizing your family’s retirement income.

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security for most or all of their retirement income. Unfortunately, not everyone has a sufficient career earnings record to qualify for a worthwhile benefit.

I will be retiring once I turn 65 next year. My early retirement benefit is currently being calculated at $2,200 per month. My husband became sick but did not have enough credits to qualify for ...

All Social Security beneficiaries will see their checks increase by 2.8% in 2026. This will add about $27 to the average spousal benefit. If that's not enough, you may have to rely on personal savings ...

Claiming spousal benefits allows you to earn up to 50% of the primary claiming spouse's benefit. Note that claiming spousal benefits early results in a larger reduction than for standard benefits.