Spousal Social Security benefits are available to the current spouses of qualifying workers and some ex-spouses. Spousal benefits are based on the worker's Social Security benefit. There's an online ...

After years of paying into the Social Security system, many seniors are surprised to learn that the benefits they receive after retirement may be subject to federal income tax. This is generally ...

Have you ever noticed that Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments aren’t nearly enough to actually cover your expenses in ...

A series of academic papers being rolled out by the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) has added fuel to the oft-argued case ...

If you're married or divorced, you could qualify for spousal or divorce benefits. There are several requirements you'll need to meet for each type of Social Security. Even if you've never worked, you ...