Social Security can go a long way in retirement, and if you're married, you could be entitled to extra cash each month in the form of spousal benefits. The average spouse of a retired worker collects around $909 per month in benefits,

Social Security beneficiaries may face taxes if they have additional income sources or due to the COLA increase. Here's how to determine if you're affected.

Nearly all retired Americans now, or will one day, receive Social Security benefits, and those monthly payments are often used to supplement their retirement income. Although Social Security has been threatened with insolvency for decades,

Social Security also goes through changes every year, and some of them can have a meaningful effect on your retirement income. Even if you're not yet retired, it's good to learn about what kinds of things change with Social Security,