If you're married or divorced, you could be entitled to spousal benefits in addition to any retirement benefits based on your own work record. But if your marital status changes in retirement, it ...

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Qualifying workers who are retiring at 62 in 2025 can get a maximum of $2,910 per month, or $34,920 per year. Those who wait ...

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Learn about Social Security benefits and how to navigate the decision-making process. Get expert advice on claiming, earnings limits, and more.

Forty-two years later, Social Security is still evolving from the laws enacted by that 1983 Congress. 2026 will see the last ...

Social Security’s full retirement age is set to change in 2026, affecting the eligibility for full benefits for workers born ...

Social Security's dependent child benefit for older parents can boost their lifetime payout, experts say. Here's how it works.

Few government programs have had the impact of Social Security. Each year, its payments help lift 22 million Americans — mostly seniors — out of poverty, according to the Center on Budget and ...

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A majority of Social Security beneficiaries surveyed by The Motley Fool believe the 2026 Social Security COLA of 2.8% is ...

The Motley Fool reports the average retirement age remains 65 for men and has risen to 63 for women, though many expect to ...