Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.

A new proposal could cap Social Security benefits at $100,000. Here’s who it impacts, why it’s gaining traction, and what it ...

Three main boxes must be checked to be eligible for Social Security spousal benefits: The primary claiming spouse must ...

Married couples that don't understand how spousal benefits work could miss out on income in retirement.

Here's how the Social Security minimum benefit works in 2026, including eligibility rules and what low-income retirees may ...

When it comes to retirement planning, Social Security benefits are often the centerpiece of financial security for millions ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. As the new year approaches, Americans preparing their finances should be aware of several Social Security changes for ...

When medical costs are rising rapidly, Medicare consumes a larger portion of Social Security benefits each year. Recipients of Social Security will experience that in a big way in 2026. Social ...

The typical path toward collecting Social Security in retirement generally goes something like this: You work for a good ...

About one-third of adults under age 30 aren't confident Social Security will exist when they get to retirement. Social Security may be a program for a majority of American workers, but younger ...

The Social Security Administration has long used the term "benefits" to describe its payments. It hasn't implemented an ...