"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 ...

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A divorce decree outlines which spouse is legally responsible for each debt after the divorce is completed. States either have community property or common law marriages, and these laws determine how ...

The Young and the Restless spoilers for Thursday, September 11, 2025, have Nick sharing a secret with Sharon, Jack demanding answers from Billy, and Phyllis giving Sally unsolicited advice. Sharon ...

A man shot his romantic rival more than 12 times, killing him in cold blood, Texas authorities say. Mason Ray Rodriguez, 21, is now charged with murder, accused of shooting 29-year-old Enrique Javier ...

Claiming spousal benefits allows you to receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount. The reduction amount by claiming spousal benefits early is greater than if you claim standard ...

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A person can qualify for Medicare if their former spouse has worked in the United States and paid taxes for 10 years. However, several additional factors determine whether a divorced spouse will pay a ...