A new tax break aimed at seniors may lighten the load on retirees’ Social Security income, but it’s not as sweeping or ...

My husband is 58 — six years older than me. He worked out of the house for a few years when he was young, but not enough to ...

Social Security benefits end when you die, unless you have a qualifying beneficiary who would begin to receive survivorship ...

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

If you can keep working while looking after your health, do it. You get 100% of your Social Security benefit at full ...

Married couples have a prime opportunity to work together and maximize their Social Security benefits. Don't be too quick to ...

That's a steep cut, but many seniors will be better of waiting until age 70 to claim their benefits. That's because the ...

If you're entitled to Social Security on your own, each year you delay your claim past full retirement age boosts your monthly benefits by 8%, up until age 70. But the maximum spousal benefit you can ...

What the bill does do is provide a temporary tax deduction of up to $6,000 for seniors aged 65 and older. The tax break is ...

If you’ve been divorced for at least two years and your ex is eligible for Social Security — meaning they’re age 62 or older ...

The Moneyist ‘Today is my 61st birthday’: I have my ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits. Should I retire at 65 and travel? ‘When my former husband passes, I will qualify for widow’s ...