Spouses who do not work or who have substantially lower earnings than their spouse may be able to collect Social Security benefits based on their spouse’s earnings. Below is a common question about spousal benefits when one spouse is a homemaker.
How are Social Security Benefits Calculated?
A popular question that I hear from baby boomers getting ready to retire is “how are Social Security benefits calculated?” This is an important question because it could affect how long you need to work, whether you should continue to work during your retirement years, or other aspects of your retirement plan. First, please note […]
Social Security Death Benefits
Most people are aware of Social Security retirement benefits, and many may even be aware that Social Security has disability benefits, but are you aware that there are Social Security death benefits as well?
Is Social Security Taxable?
For most people, Social Security retirement benefits are not taxable. However, about a third of people receiving retirement benefits must pay income tax on a portion of their benefits.
Social Security Spousal Benefits: Applying for Benefits
Spouses who do not work or who have substantially lower earnings than their spouse may be able to collect Social Security benefits based on their spouse’s earnings. Below is a common question about spousal benefits.