Find out how to apply for the Social Security Administration’s lump-sum death benefit, available to eligible spouses or children.

Spousal benefits are available to current spouses and some ex-spouses of qualifying workers. Claiming early can reduce your spousal benefit by up to 35%. You'll only get a spousal benefit if it's ...

And how to avoid them.

If you’re married or have ever been married, it’s worth considering whether spousal Social Security benefits should be part of your retirement plan. When a worker files for Social Security retirement ...

The primary requirement to receive spousal benefits is to be currently married to someone who is entitled to either retirement or disability Social Security. In general, you'll need to be at least 62 ...

Spousal benefits have some unique rules about claiming age and eligibility. You could be eligible for up to half your spouse's Social Security benefit. Understanding how your benefits could change as ...

Retirement can be challenging, even more so for stay-at-home parents who perform unpaid caregiving work while their spouses work outside the home. If you're among the 24% of stay-at-home caregivers, ...

This could be a game changer for your Social Security benefits.

Divorced individuals can claim Social Security benefits based on an ex-spouse's work record. To qualify, a couple must have ...

Most people are unaware that they may be eligible for Social Security spousal benefits. If you're eligible for Social Security spousal benefits, how much you'll receive depends on different factors, ...