Social Security, spousal benefits

2 2025 Spousal Social Security Benefit Changes All Married Couples Need to Know
The start of a new year usually means changes to Social Security, and this year is no different. The changes to Social Security retirement benefits and changes that affect workers still paying into the program often get the most attention,
Social Security Benefits to Change Under New Bill: Here's Who's Impacted
If passed, new legislation would allow disabled Americans to marry without losing Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Social Security 2025: Are you eligible for spousal benefits? What to know
Social Security benefits are typically based on a person’s 35 highest-earning years of work, but if your spouse earned significantly more or your history is limited you could benefit more from spousal benefits.
3 Social Security Rules All Retirees Need to Know in 2025
Social Security recipients are allowed to collect benefits while working. Once full retirement age arrives, you can earn any amount of money without risking having benefits withheld. But prior to that point, you'll be subject to an earnings-test limit.
Social Security Fairness Act opens access to benefits for public employees
According to a news release by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, the Social Security Fairness Act ensures that public sector workers and their families in Louisiana will receive their full Social Security benefit.
Risking Your Social Security Benefits? Here's What to Watch Out For
Social Security Income (SSI) payments are designed for people who have little to no income. So if you earn too much you can lose your benefits. In 2024, that annual income limit was $11,321.49 for an individual. In 2025, that goes up to $11,604.53. That's $967 per month.
Spousal Social Security Benefits: 5 Things All Retired Couples Should Know
Social Security is best known for providing retirement income to tens of millions of retired workers, but there's a lot more to the program. One of the most important, but often misunderstood, components is Social Security spousal benefits.
3 Social Security Moves for 2025 That Could Raise Your Future Benefits
Key Points Checking your earnings record for accuracy is crucial. Fighting for the wages you deserve is essential. Chasing that side hustle you’ve been thinking about could work to your advantage. What’s your perfect
Do You Qualify for Spousal Social Security Benefits? 3 Things to Know Before Applying
Spousal benefits can be a lifeline for seniors who established a single-income household. Spouses who shortened their careers ...
A Game-Changing Social Security Boost For Teachers And Public Workers
The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions, the WEP and the GPO, that have been penalizing a sizable portion ...
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Social Security: Is There Really a Yearly Bonus Worth Thousands of Dollars?
Have you heard about the Social Security yearly bonus? Specifically, a rumored $16,728 bonus that had people wondering if it ...
Social Security: Here's What Happens to Your Benefits if You Get Divorced in Retirement
The bad news is that you'll lose spousal benefits once you're no longer married, but you could be entitled to a different ...
Everything You Need to Know About Social Security’s WEP and GPO
The Government Pension Offset, or GPO, was another provision that can significantly reduce Social Security benefits. GPO also ...