7 Must-Know Social Security Facts If You're Married

Married couples can maximize their Social Security benefits by understanding these seven important rules about spousal, ...
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Social Security Depletion Looms but Experts Say the System Won't Disappear Completely

Social Security reform may include raising the retirement age, increasing payroll taxes, or cutting benefits for higher ...

It's getting harder to qualify for Social Security in 2026. Here's why.

It's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. A big rule change could pose a problem for some ...
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‘Gray divorce' is surging — and it's expected to get even worse: 10 signs your marriage is at risk after age 50

Older couples are splitting at higher rates, and it threatens their financial security. “Gray divorce” is the term for ...

Social Security survivor benefits from my late husband are not enough. Can I claim more on his record?

For example, someone who claims at age 61 could get 75% of the deceased's benefit, compared to someone age 65 who could get more than 90%, according to the Social Security Administration. If you had ...

Married ... or divorced? This little-known rule can boost your Social Security check

Millions of married and divorced Americans are eligible for Social Security spousal benefits — but most never claim them.