What Is a Spousal Roth IRA and How Does It Work?

What Is a Spousal Roth IRA? Typically, individuals need to earn income to contribute to a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) or a Roth IRA. However, if you’re married, you can use a spous...

Can I Switch My Social Security Benefit to a Spousal Benefit?

can i switch from my social security benefit to a spousal benefit Social Security benefits can provide you with a stream of retirement income that is reliable. Deciding when to take benefits is an imp...

Here Are Some Answers to Common Questions on Social Security Disability and Spousal Benefits

Photo illustration by Barron’s Staff; (reference) Dreamstime (4) Text size Have a question about saving for retirement or your personal financial situation? Whatever the question, Barron’s Retir...