Coordinating when each partner will claim Social Security can make it easier on the surviving partner when the other dies. It isn't always ideal for spouses each to wait until age 70 before claiming.

The nearer you get to retirement, the more decisions you have to make. For example, if you're married, you need to decide on the best way to maximize your benefits as a couple. The tricky bit is ...

Spousal benefits allow you to receive Social Security based on your partner's work history. You must be 62 years old and have been married for at least a year to be eligible for spousal benefits.

The amount of your Social Security checks comes down to two factors: your earnings history and the age at which you claim benefits. But thankfully for some people who may have inconsistent or short ...

Your Social Security benefits won't cover all your expenses in retirement, but understanding how the program works and what levers you have to influence your checks can help you stretch your savings ...

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The new tax deduction for overtime pay is working overtime. The break is on track to be claimed by about twice as many people as projected when it was created last year, new data show. So far this tax ...

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A surprising new study suggests that genetics may change how diet affects brain health—especially when it comes to Alzheimer’s risk. Researchers found that older adults carrying high-risk APOE gene ...