But a spouse can sometimes step up to a larger benefit later
Ex can claim on former spouse's record, even one who hasn't yet retired.
Those famous nine-digit numbers are no longer tied to geography
Young child qualifies when a parent claims retirement benefits.
Advisers scurrying to learn new rules for same-sex married couples.
Social Security earnings cap disappears at full retirement age.
When file and suspend makes sense — and when it doesn't
U.S. exit tax framed to discourage giving up citizenship for financial reasons.
Windfall elimination provision can cut size of a worker's retirement benefit.
What Jeff's reading today: Jail time for adviser who ripped off her NFL linebacker client, plus: the taper question, 98% chance of a market crash next year, the yen-dollar trade, New Yorkers dodge taxes, and (surprise!) Congress wastes your money.
Advising my brother's widow on when to claim survivor benefits.
In New York, Gov. Cuomo announces opportunity to file for refunds.
Flood of questions uncover common misperceptions.
Mary Beth Franklin unwraps the puzzle of Social Security claiming options for married couples.
