Spousal Social Security benefits could be only half of what the main earner receives, unless certain conditions are met.

Dear Liz: Next year, I’ll be turning 64 and my wife will be 62. I’m considering delaying my Social Security application until age 70 if I can. At my full retirement age of 67, I expect benefits of around $3,400, while my wife’s would be about $1,100. Even if she waits until 70 to apply, […]
Kevin Durant’s $90 million deal with the Rockets makes him the highest earner in NBA history.

Kevin Durant’s Contract Update with the Rockets Kevin Durant will not be on the court for Houston this upcoming season due to his expiring contract. However, he has secured a two-year contract extension with the Rockets valued at $90 million, which includes a player option for the 2027-28 season, as confirmed by his business partner, […]
NYPD’s $400K-a-year top earner is retiring early as astronomical overtime pay is investigated: sources

The New York Police Department's highest-paid employee, who put in more than $400,000 last year, submitted his resignation this week amid an internal affairs investigation into his astronomical overtime hours, the Post reported. Officials said Lieutenant Quatisha Epps is nearing her 20th year with the department and plans to retire, but retiring early will affect […]
Exclusive | How NYPD’s top earner raked in $403K last year –

The NYPD's highest-paid employees earned more than $400,000 in administrative work last year, but more than half of that income came from staggering overtime pay, The Post found. Lieutenant Quatisha Epps, 19-year veteran Office of NYPD Commissioner Jeffrey MadleyShe earned a whopping $403,515 in 2024, including a base salary of $164,477, fringe benefits and $204,453.48 […]
NFL’s Top Earner Harrison Butker Addresses Backlash over Controversial Speech

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker continues to defend comments he made during a commencement speech at Catholic University in May that drew widespread criticism at the time. Butker, 29, died on May 11. Graduation Speech During his commencement speech at Benedictine University in Atchison, Kansas, he said he had not initially planned to give […]
Liz Weston: Check Social Security rules carefully before lower earner starts taking benefits – OregonLive

Dear Liz: I’m 64 years old and still working and making a decent salary. Her wife retired at age 61. I have lived most of my life as a high earner while she worked and supported her family. I have no intention of retiring anytime soon. Is it a good idea for her to start […]