The more aware you are of how spousal benefits work, the easier it is to make the most of them.

Most of us are familiar with the party faux pas known as double dipping, where someone uses the same chip for multiple dips into the shared bowl of salsa. In the context of divorce, double dipping ...

This rule on Social Security spousal benefits limits your options if you're claiming on your spouse's work record.

You can claim spousal benefits at age 62 if you've been married at least a year and your spouse claims benefits. Spousal benefits are decreased if you claim early but not increased if you delay them ...

Spouses with no work history can still claim Social Security benefits in certain situations. The spousal benefit can be as much as 50% of the retired worker's primary insurance amount. Spouses cannot ...