Find out if you’re eligible for Social Security survivor benefits from an ex-spouse who has passed away.

Spouses with no work history can claim Social Security on the work record of their retired partner (or ex-partner) under certain conditions. If the spouse claims Social Security at full retirement ...

Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.

A guide for spouses, ex-spouses, widows and widowers on Social Security spousal and survivor benefits and how to make the most of them.

Learn the ins and outs of Social Security benefits for spouses, ex-spouses and surviving spouses.

The surviving spouse gets Social Security survivor benefits for the rest of their life. But there are restrictions that apply to divorced spouses eligible to receive benefits.

MassMutual’s annual survey on Social Security knowledge found that 44% of Americans nearing retirement don’t know that divorced people are eligible to collect benefits based on their ex-spouse ...

Most people understand that Social Security provides benefits to spouses and survivors, even if they didn't qualify for payments based on their own work records. But many do not know that even if ...

Can a divorced wife collect her ex-husband's Social Security? Also worth knowing: If your ex has not applied for retirement benefits, but can qualify for them, you can receive benefits on the ex's ...

Divorced people can often collect benefits under the federal retirement program based on their ex-spouse's work history.