How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...

Retirement planning as a couple has its perks: shared goals, double the savings power and someone cool to dream with. But double the planners also means double the opinions on when you'll retire, ...

In many ways, retiring as a married couple is easier than retiring as a single person. You have someone to split expenses with, spend time with, and, if needed, rely on for caregiving. On the other ...

Workers and spouses become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, but widow(er)s are eligible for survivors' benefits at age 60. Survivors' benefits let widow(er)s inherit their ...

Aligning your retirement visions as a couple requires honest conversations about everyday lifestyle preferences, not just finances. The 80% rule offers couples a quick benchmark: aim to replace 80% of ...