Dear Liz: I am 68 and still working. I plan to wait until age 70 to maximize my benefit before taking Social Security. My spouse (born in 1956) passed away in 2018 after just beginning to draw her ...

Q. In a column last month discussing Social Security’s earning limits of $23,400 (“Timing is key for initiating survivor ...

Claiming Social Security benefits can be complicated. Retirees have to figure out the optimal time to apply, estimate the impact of other income on their monthly payments, and determine the best way ...

The spousal benefit can reach up to 50 percent of the higher earner’s full retirement age (FRA) benefit. It depends on the ...

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Divorced spouses can claim up to 50% of an ex's Social Security benefits. Learn more about the requirements for age, marriage duration, divorce period, and filing tips.