I've been saving up questions I've gotten from readers about benefits for spouses. It's an issue I've covered a hundred times in this column. But the questions still keep coming.

The Social Security Administration is making significant adjustments to its spousal benefits program in 2026, ensuring that the system better serves today’s diverse family structures. These changes, ...

Social Security spousal benefits can be worth up to 50% of your spouse's benefit at their full retirement age. You can grow your own benefits by delaying your claim, but you can't grow a spousal ...

Social Security benefits are available based on your own work record or a spouse's work history. If your spouse made more money than you did, you may want to claim on their record. Unfortunately, you ...

Social Security spousal benefits are a common source of confusion. Nationwide Retirement Institute's 2025 Social Security Survey revealed the following: 30% of adults incorrectly marked this statement ...

You may be entitled to spousal benefits from Social Security based on a current or ex-spouse's record. It's important to claim those benefits strategically to make the most of them. It's also ...

Losing a spouse is not only an emotional challenge but also a financial one. For many retired couples in the U.S., Social ...

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When planning for retirement, Social Security isn’t just another item on your financial checklist. For women especially, it’s ...