You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at ...

Social Security isn't just for retirees. In certain situations, family members can also receive benefits, even if the primary ...

Spousal benefits are worth up to one-half of what your partner qualifies for at their FRA. You can claim these benefits early ...

When retired women apply for Social Security benefits, they receive smaller monthly checks. Here's a closer look at how much ...

For his last term in office former President Joe Biden sign a new social security measure to ehance benefits for millions of ...

Spousal benefits, in contrast, max out at 50% of what your spouse (or ex-spouse) collects at full retirement age. If that ...

This Social Security Fairness Act checklist explains what public sector retirees can expect from SSFA, including how much ...

The Government Pension Offset was more draconian. It cut spousal and survivor Social Security benefits by two-thirds of the non-covered pension, often to zero. Many married, divorced and widowed ...

This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.

This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: 5 benefits you can apply for on the Social Security website | ...

You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at www.ssa.gov/retirement. Are age 18 or older. Are unable ...