Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. If you’re married, it’s critical that you maximize the money you and ...

Married couples often benefit from dual incomes, which makes saving for retirement easier than some single adults find it.

Social Security benefits for spouses are a common source of confusion. MassMutual reports that 25% of surveyed adults near retirement age were unaware that spouses can collect Social Security based on ...

Social Security benefits are another component ... And there are many tools and strategies married couples can employ, but it’s up to each couple to move out of their silos and develop an ...

After a divorce, a couple reconciles but doesn't remarry. Should they retie the knot to maximize Social Security payments?

Social Security's earliest claiming age -- 62 -- remains its most popular, with just under a quarter of eligible seniors ...

Social Security is a significant part of most married couples’ retirement-income plans ... age to bring in some income now. That’s the strategy Robert, 71, a Kiplinger’s Retirement Report ...

Planning for retirement is easier in some ways for married couples than it is for single adults. They have a partner who can ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 is popular strategy because it gives recipients the most checks. At the same time, it reduces ...

The start of a new year usually means changes to Social Security, and this year is no ... here to discover how to learn more about these strategies. Founded in 1993 in Alexandria, VA., ...

It's a good idea for all married couples to talk over a Social Security claiming strategy, even if they're years away from signing up. You can change your plans if need be, but having a target in ...

Yet most married couples still count upon Social Security benefits for a good chunk of their monthly income. The average couple got about $3,089 per month in January 2025. However, how much you'll ...