spouse benefits
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…