Apr 16, 2025 · Learn the rules of Social Security Spousal benefits and how to maximize your monthly payments based on your spouse's or ex-spouse’s earnings.

Dec 4, 2025 · You may be able to collect up to 50 percent of your spouse’s Social Security benefit amount. Learn more about qualifying for spousal benefits.

Dec 5, 2025 · When a Social Security beneficiary dies, his or her spouse may be able to collect survivor benefits. Learn whether you qualify and how to apply.

May 1, 2024 · Spousal benefit switch As noted above, if you are eligible for both a spousal benefit and a retirement benefit, Social Security won’t pay you both — you’ll get whichever benefit amount is …

Dec 5, 2025 · If your mate isn’t yet on Social Security, you can claim your retirement benefit at 62 (or later) and switch to spousal benefits when they do file.

Aug 18, 2025 · The COLA isn't the only thing changing for Social Security next year. Here are seven important ways Social Security will be different in 2025.

Apr 25, 2025 · One may have delayed career pursuits for child-rearing or set them aside for caregiving. For such couples, maximizing Social Security income might mean combining retirement and spousal …

Oct 10, 2018 · Social Security spousal benefits are reduced based on how far you are from full retirement age when you claim them. Read to learn more.

Oct 10, 2018 · The husband or wife of someone receiving SSDI may be eligible for spousal benefits, just as if their partner was drawing retirement benefits.

Jan 7, 2025 · Divorce doesn’t rule out Social Security spousal benefits. You may qualify for benefits as a divorcee, widow or widower.