4 days ago · Learn the rules of Social Security Spousal benefits and how to maximize your monthly payments based on your spouse's or ex-spouse’s earnings.

Oct 10, 2018 · However, there is a maximum family benefit — a cap on the total amount a family can collect from Social Security on an individual worker’s earnings record (including spousal, …

Dec 5, 2025 · When a Social Security beneficiary dies, his or her spouse may be able to collect survivor benefits. Learn whether you qualify and how to apply.

Aug 4, 2020 · It's important to keep balance in your marriage if you're caregiving for your partner. AARP's book 'Love and Meaning After 50' offers solutions.

Oct 10, 2018 · The death benefit is a one-time payment, not to be confused with survivor benefits, which are monthly payments made to the surviving spouse, ex-spouse, children or, in rare …

Mar 8, 2024 · If your spouse is older and enrolls in Medicare instead of keeping the employer’s insurance, you as the younger spouse may lose private health insurance coverage.

Oct 10, 2018 · The husband or wife of someone receiving SSDI may be eligible for spousal benefits, just as if their partner was drawing retirement benefits.

Dec 29, 2025 · Social Security can pay benefits to a deceased recipient's former spouse. Read more to see if you qualify for ex-spouse survivor benefits.

Jul 8, 2025 · For the 2025 tax year, that's $2,000 for single taxpayers and $1,600 per qualifying spouse for married couples filing jointly. As a result, the new $6,000 deduction is stacked on …

Jan 7, 2025 · Divorce doesn’t rule out Social Security spousal benefits. You may qualify for benefits as a divorcee, widow or widower.