How to Maximize Social Security With Spousal Benefits
Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.
Will I avoid the Social Security earnings limit by putting 85% of my income into my 401(k)?
In the years between 62 and your Full Retirement Age, or FRA, the deduction is $1 for every $2 earned above the limit. In the year you turn your FRA, it is $1 deducted for every $3 earned above the ...
Social Security March direct payment worth $967 goes out in 16 days
March Supplemental Security Income checks, worth up to $967 for individual filers, will be sent to eligible recipients. On ...
First round of February Social Security payments goes out today
The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age ...
These Retirees Definitely Should Not Delay Their Social Security Claim
In most cases, delaying Social Security benefits is a smart choice for retirees. While benefits can be claimed starting at 62 ...
Social Security Spousal Benefits: 4 Things Retired Couples Should Know in 2025
Social Security spousal benefits depend on the claim age of the spouse and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of the retired ...
Social Security's max $5,108 benefit is hard to get. Here's what to focus on instead.
In 2025, the maximum monthly benefit Social Security will pay is $5,108. To be clear, though, that's higher than the ...
The Average Benefit of Social Security's Oldest Recipients Might Surprise You
Since average earnings tend to rise over time, you'd expect to see younger workers -- those with higher average monthly ...
Divorced? How to Claim Social Security Benefits on Your Ex’s Record
Typically, people become eligible for Social Security by working and paying into the program. But that’s not the only path to ...
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Janet Y. Jackson: How to navigate the new rules under the SSA Fairness Act
Since the signing of the Social Security Fairness Act early last month by then-President Joe Biden, there have been so many publicized inaccuracies and omissions about it, and confusion from ...
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FINANCIAL FITNESS: Your Social Security questions answered
The best and easiest way to apply for your benefits is with a personal my Social Security account. You can create your free account at www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Once you create your account, you can get ...