A law change means new rules for "switching" between Social Security benefit amounts.

When two married people are eligible for Social Security, it opens the door to different strategies. You could have one person file early or on time while the other delays. Having both of you delay ...

You're eligible to receive up to 50% of your spouse's benefit by claiming spousal benefits. Claiming spousal benefits early reduces your amount, but there's no increase by delaying past your full ...

Spouses with no work history can still claim Social Security benefits in certain situations. The spousal benefit can be as much as 50% of the retired worker's primary insurance amount. Spouses cannot ...

Social Security spousal benefits are a common source of confusion. Nationwide Retirement Institute's 2025 Social Security Survey revealed the following: 30% of adults incorrectly marked this statement ...