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

How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few small-paying jobs over the ...

Millions of Americans relying on Social Security Spousal Benefits are set to receive higher monthly payments in 2026, ...

The Social Security Administration determines which benefit is the greater amount. In some cases, though, you may want to ...

Social Security beneficiaries are set for a 2.8 percent increase in their monthly payments. This adjustment begins with December 2025 payments, distributed in January 2026. Retirees and spousal ...

Test your knowledge on concepts like the primary insurance amount (PIA), claiming age reductions and the rules for divorced ...

Married couples can maximize their Social Security benefits by understanding these seven important rules about spousal, ...

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.

It's possible to receive a little more than this, though it still might not be enough to cover the higher costs you may be ...

Spousal benefits can be up to half of what the primary earner would get at full retirement age, but the amount is reduced ...