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

Most people think of retirement benefits when they hear the words Social Security. And, of course, Social Security does ...

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 ...

Social Security isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn how timing and personal circumstances affect payouts and what steps can lead ...

If you’re thinking hard about your Social Security claiming strategy, there may be one aspect you’ve overlooked. If you’re divorced, you may be able to receive Social Security benefits based on your ...

Divorce can be financially devastating, especially later in life. But if your marriage lasted at least 10 years, you could be eligible to collect Social Security benefits based on your ex’s work ...

“A surviving spouse, at full retirement age or older, generally gets 100% of the worker’s basic benefit amount,” the IRS says. “Surviving spouse, age 60 or older, but under full retirement age, gets ...

Managing an equitable division of assets, selling a home, negotiating alimony and splitting retirement accounts are among the ...

The 2024 Social Security Survey from Nationwide Retirement Institute identified prevalent and problematic knowledge gaps on the topic of spousal benefits. 30% of surveyed adults incorrectly marked ...

Social Security spousal benefits provide much-needed retirement income for married couples. The average spousal benefit provides over $11,000 in annual income. To qualify for a Social Security spousal ...