The two non-negotiable factors to qualify for Social Security spousal benefits are: the qualifying spouse currently receiving ...

We also worry that our Social Security and Medicare benefits will be stripped away. We rely on them to live. We both paid ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Q. I receive a significant pension from work I have done outside of Social Security. I have not worked enough hours under ...

If you can keep working while looking after your health, do it. You get 100% of your Social Security benefit at full ...

The rules of spousal benefits are often misunderstood. It's important to know when you're eligible for spousal benefits and when to file for them. To qualify for Social Security in retirement, you ...

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

For millions of married couples in the United States, Social Security spousal benefits are a crucial source of retirement ...

I now get a Railroad Pension from my ex-husband. I did not know it was from the Social Security Administration. I want to ...

And do keep in mind that according to the most recent report by the Social Security Trustees, a broad reduction in benefits could be on the table within the next decade. If you claim Social Security ...

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I are retired and on Social Security. We’ve both worked hard all our lives and are content living a ...

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I are retired and on Social Security. We’ve both worked hard all our lives and are content living a modest retirement. Our house is paid for, and we have little debt. However, ...