Spousal benefits are available to current spouses and some ex-spouses of qualifying workers. Claiming early can reduce your spousal benefit by up to 35%. You'll only get a spousal benefit if it's ...

Before applying for Social Security, you need to know your Full Retirement Age (FRA). This is the age when you can receive 100% of your earned benefits. If you were born between 1943 and 1954, your ...

Applying for and obtaining social security benefits can be confusing — but these five can be easily claimed online. Before you register for or use any of the online tools for SSA benefits, you’ll need ...