“I was told that there’s a benefit for the minor children of retirees receiving Social Security.” ...

The reason for delaying until 70 comes down to the total benefits you have a chance to receive over a lifetime. Most people ...

Waiting to claim Social Security until age 70 can add more to your monthly payments, but it doesn't always pay off over time.

Middle income families are able to claim thousands of pounds extra in state support after the number of parents able to claim child benefit was expanded in the 2024 Budget. Use our calculator, below, ...

The Social Security Administration recently announced the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, and with it comes a slew of changes taking effect next year. One of those changes is the ...

The more aware you are of how spousal benefits work, the easier it is to make the most of them.

I am 68 and claimed my husband's Social Security when I first retired back in 2023 because when he died in 2022, his benefit ...

Money gets tighter as you get older, not looser. The mortgage may be paid off, but the property taxes keep climbing. Medicare ...

The rules around Spousal Social Security benefits have several nuances, but some policies are crystal clear. One is that a spouse must specifically request to begin receiving spousal benefits. That is ...

You don’t need to still be married to claim Social Security on an ex-spouse’s record. Time your filing right so your benefits provide the income you need throughout retirement. Are you ahead, or ...

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Families are set for a much-needed financial boost next month as Child Benefit payments are set to increase. Parents in ...