When thinking about retirement income, Social Security plays a key role for many Americans. For those who are divorced — or ...

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Many divorced individuals wonder if they can still access Social Security benefits based on their ex-spouse's work history. The good news is that it is indeed possible, provided certain conditions are ...

Spouses and divorced spouses can sometimes qualify for special types of Social Security. There are some strict requirements to receive divorce benefits. If your spouse or ex-spouse passes away, you ...

Divorce is rarely a straightforward experience. There's bound to be a flurry of emotions. In addition, there are practical issues to work through, like how marital belongings will be divided and where ...

When combined, the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) and Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) can offer a steady stream of ...

Even military families often don’t know what benefits are available to the surviving family of an active-duty service member.

Susan discovered several years after she filed for Social Security that she is eligible to receive benefits based on her ex-spouse's earnings record. This case study explains how her new benefits are ...

Divorce is rarely a straightforward experience. There's bound to be a flurry of emotions. In addition, there are practical issues to work through, like how marital belongings will be divided and where ...