spouse benefits
What to Know about Social Security Spousal Benefits
For married couples spouse benefits can be an important part of their Social Security benefits, especially if there is a huge disparity in their incomes. For example, if one spouse is a lower earner because of taking time off to…
What to Know About Spouse Benefits
This article by Bram Berkowitz for The Motley Fool explains spouse benefits. When a non working spouse did not qualify for Social Security on their own there is an option for them to apply for a spouse benefit from the…
Who is Eligible for a Spouse Benefit?
A spouse benefit is available in many different situations, primarily when a lower earning spouse’s benefit is less than 50% of a higher earning spouses benefit when taken at Full Retirement Age (FRA). In some cases ex spouses are eligible…
Social Security Spouse Benefits
Are you wondering when is the best time for your spouse to claim benefits? This can be a complex decision. Generally, spouse benefits are available if 100% of the lower earning spouse’s Full Retirement Age benefit is less than 50%…
Qualifying for Social Security – 2024 Requirements
Credits are the “building blocks” that Social Security uses to find out whether you have the minimum amount of covered work to qualify for each type of Social Security benefit (retirement, disability, or survivor) based on your own work record.…
Spousal Benefits: A Refresher on the Fundamentals
The question of benefits available to spouses is an area we deal with frequently here at the AMAC Foundation Social Security Advisory Service. For many, an understanding of the rules and provisions embedded in the Social Security playbook can help…
3 Reasons Why Social Security is Important to Women
(Source: Social Security Administration) In the 21st century, more women work, pay Social Security taxes, and earn credit toward monthly retirement income than at any other time in our nation’s history. Yet, on average, women face greater economic challenges than…