If you are married, there are a few key things that you need to know about how Social Security spousal benefits work.

The 2026 Social Security COLA will raise average spousal benefits by about $25 a month. Learn how this 2.8% boost can affect ...

Millions of Americans relying on Social Security Spousal Benefits are set to receive higher monthly payments in 2026, ...

Claiming standard benefits early will reduce your monthly benefit by 5/9 of 1% monthly, up to 36 months. With spousal ...

Spousal benefits are available if you are married or divorced after 10 years. Your spousal benefits can equal up to 50% of your husband or wife's standard benefit. COLAs can apply to Social Security ...

Understanding how Social Security spousal benefits work is crucial for maximizing your family’s retirement income.

The Social Security Administration should send you personalized COLA notices in December with your exact 2026 benefit amount.

All Social Security beneficiaries will see their checks increase by 2.8% in 2026. This will add about $27 to the average spousal benefit. If that's not enough, you may have to rely on personal savings ...

Congress is working on the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act, which could add an additional $200 to your monthly ...

Spousal benefits can be up to half of what the primary earner would get at full retirement age, but the amount is reduced ...

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...