A new tax break aimed at seniors may lighten the load on retirees’ Social Security income, but it’s not as sweeping or ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 74M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average benefits ...

Key Points The 2026 annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) could come in light again based on recent data. As inflation has slowed, COLAs have come down in recent years.However, millions of retirees ...

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

Social Security Social Security Strategies for High-Net-Worth People People who don't 'need' their Social Security may consider using their benefits to manage estate taxes and long-term care expenses.

When it comes to Social Security, you have many choices about when to claim benefits for the first time. You have even more choices if you are married. That’s because you and your spouse can ...

No one dreams about Social Security when they say “I do,” but down the road, it becomes one of the biggest financial moves you’ll make as a team. The decisions you make together can shape ...

The “forgotten generation” may be at risk for forgetting some important truths about Social Security. In two short years, the ...

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Is there any financial advantage, from a Social Security perspective, if I marry my girlfriend rather than remain single as a couple? I turn 65 this year and she turns 55. I am retired and ...

The 2024 Social Security Survey from Nationwide Retirement Institute identified prevalent and problematic knowledge gaps on the topic of spousal benefits.