Social Security spousal benefits allow eligible partners to claim up to 50% of their spouse's Primary Insurance Amount, providing crucial income for those with limited work histories. Eligibility ...

With 2025 nearing, many couples face a pressing question: how to boost retirement income ...

Waiting to claim benefits might not be the best way for you to get the most from Social Security. Determining the best time to claim Social Security can be a tough task for many retirees.

When you lose a spouse, whether that be through death or divorce, Social Security can replace much of the income you counted on. In fact, survivor benefits account for about 8.3% of all Social ...

Keep these in mind as the new year approaches.

I've talked to a lot of people who assume their Social Security check is basically set in stone. But your benefit isn't fixed until the day you file. And heading into 2026, there are a few smart moves ...

A new bill could boost Social Security benefits for widowed and surviving divorced spouses. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Surviving Income Fair Treatment (SWIFT) Act in Washington, D.C.

Amid what were described as skyrocketing prices in U.S. President Donald Trump’s America, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) ...

Benefit caps, legal restrictions and claiming requirements for Social Security would change under the Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment, or SWIFT, Act, announced Wednesday by Sen. Kirsten ...