Claiming Social Security spousal benefits follows a completely different set of rules than filing on your own record, and ignoring one key deadline could cost you money you can never get back.

Retired couples that lack basic knowledge about the Social Security program could make financial mistakes.

If you're married or have been married, here's how to find out whether you qualify for spousal benefits.

Spousal benefits can make it easier for a household to plan for retirement, even if one partner earns significantly less than the other.

Other retirement income can unexpectedly make Social Security taxable. Tax experts explain five surprises married couples should know.

Marriage is a tradition that exists on every continent and in nearly every country. Having a partner not only means creating a family unit, it means sharing things like a home and other property.

Generally, you must meet three criteria to get access to Social Security benefits from your ex-spouse's work record. Those are the following: Your marriage lasted 10 years or more. If you remarried, ...