Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.

Retroactive 2025 changes may boost early‑2026 refunds, making accurate filing and use of IRS tools key for millions of Americans.

If you are divorced, you may be eligible to collect Social Security benefits based on the earnings of your ex-spouse. Whether you can or not depends on a number of factors, including how long you were ...

If you think you are eligible for Social Security benefits, you have every right to file a claim for those benefits. This is a message I’ve delivered before in this column. But recent emails tell me ...

Q: My husband died several months ago. I'm 64. I'm getting my own retirement benefits, and he was getting his own benefits. His Social Security check was more than mine, so I think I am due widow's ...

Talking to a SSA representative in person is designed to help you make sure you understand your options and make the best choice you can about when to start your widow’s benefits. Frazao Studio Latino ...