Planning to Claim Social Security in 2026? 3 Things to Do Right Now was originally published by The Motley Fool ...

Social Security will pay you the larger of the two benefits you're entitled to. So if you're eligible for $1,200 a month ...

Divorced spouses can claim up to 50% of an ex's Social Security benefits. Learn more about the requirements for age, marriage duration, divorce period, and filing tips.

Thankfully, for people who fall into those categories, Social Security offers spousal benefits, which allow someone to claim ...

My wife is 76, born in 1948. She retired at full retirement age and currently collects $1,076 per month. I will be retiring ...

If you don't wait until full retirement age to claim your benefits, they'll be reduced on a permanent basis. And you ...

Generally speaking, to qualify for Social Security benefits in retirement, you need to work and pay into the program. Social Security's primary source of funding is payroll taxes. By holding down a ...

Social Security spousal benefits could give your household a much-needed financial boost in retirement. With the average check around $955 per month as of August 2025, these benefits aren't enough to ...

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security for most or all of their retirement income. Unfortunately, not everyone has a sufficient career earnings record to qualify for a worthwhile benefit.

As January 1 is a federal holiday, SSI recipients are scheduled to receive their January 2026 payment a day early—on December ...

How do survivor benefits work for divorced spouses? How to collect Social Security on a deceased ex-spouse Advisors’ role in helping clients claim survivor benefits Social Security rules allow a ...