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For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

For single people, knowing exactly when to start Social Security benefits depends on a lot of factors, such as life expectancy and their retirement portfolio. But what if you are married? Social ...

Social Security spousal benefits can be an important source of retirement income, especially if there is an earnings disparity between spouses. But there are a few things that all married couples need ...

Dear Savvy Senior: I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need extra cash. I haven’t yet filed for my retirement benefits and would like to ...

Deciding when to claim Social Security is rarely just a numbers game — even for retirees who've built a strong financial foundation. For one couple with $2 million in investments and several paid-off ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

You've probably heard that Social Security is getting a 2.8% boost next year thanks to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). So far, much of the attention has been on how this will affect retirement ...

Waiting to claim benefits might not be the best way for you to get the most from Social Security. Determining the best time to claim Social Security can be a tough task for many retirees.