President Donald Trump has pitched no taxes on Social Security benefits. Republicans’ “big beautiful” bill includes a ...

If you've recently gotten remarried, retirement might not be the first thing on your mind. But it has an effect on what your ...

My spouse and I always planned to claim Social Security at age 66 — but they earn 4 times my salary. Would it make more sense for us to stagger our benefits? Story by Maurie Backman ...

Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.

Retiring as a couple means having to take each other's needs into consideration, so it's important to plan for that milestone ...

Dear Eric: My spouse recently died, leaving me with a substantial financial estate. Now I have to decide what to do with it. We had no children (we were a male couple). My spouse had three younger ...

Huma Abedin and Alex Soros got married in the Hamptons, per 'Vogue.' The couple, who announced their engagement in July 2024, ...

Nationwide Retirement Institute recently reported that 44% of surveyed adults were unaware that, upon the death of a spouse, the bigger benefit would be inherited by the surviving spouse.

Question: “If my spouse inherits my IRA, which path has the least tax impact?Should I rollover to my traditional IRA or set up an inheritance? He was already taking RMDs from his traditional IRA ...

Below, we'll take a closer look at how the government calculates Social Security benefits and why your ex might be your ticket to much bigger checks. Image source: Getty Images. How the government ...

As the spouse of a military retiree, you may be eligible for: VA Education Benefits: Learn to use your GI Bill.; VA Pension: Whether you have a Medal of Honor pension, survivor's or veteran's ...

When one spouse dies, the surviving spouse will inherit the deceased partner's Social Security payout (as a survivors benefit) if it's larger than his or her own retirement benefit. Eligibility ...