You can receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount by claiming spousal benefits. You must be at least 62 ...

To better understand their potential benefits and financial risks in retirement, both spouses should be aware of some benefits planning realities.

In our last article, we tried to simplify a complicated subject: Social Security (SS) spousal benefits. Most people need and want help coordinating these benefits. We used some case studies to give a ...

If your spouse (or ex-spouse) is still alive and is due to receive Social Security benefits, it pays to look into how much you could receive. Here, we'll cover seven essential things you should know ...

Sometimes business owners want to bring their spouses on as employees at their companies. And for good reason: Such hires come with tax advantages. But these arrangements must be structured correctly, ...

The death of a loved one is an emotionally fraught time, so it is wise to understand beforehand there are financial benefits available from Social Security for survivors. Are you ahead, or behind on ...

HIPAA regulations strictly control access to a deceased spouse’s medical records, including those from Medicare. You can only access these records if you legally represent their estate or have ...