Social Security spousal benefits max out at 50% of what your spouse is eligible for at their full retirement age. If that number is $2,000, your maximum spousal benefit at your full retirement age is ...

January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching their ...

I suggest waiting in most cases, but that doesn't mean it’s always the best approach. Depending on your situation, risk tolerance and goals, your wife may want to file for Social Security now. However ...

The decision on when to start taking Social Security benefits gets more complicated for couples who need to consider the interdependency of their benefits. If one spouse has earned significantly less ...

Even in retirement, many types of income remain taxable, making timely filing essential for financial security.