Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Planning for retirement can become more complicated after a divorce. "The division of ...

If you’ve been divorced for at least two years and your ex is eligible for Social Security — meaning they’re age 62 or older ...

Social Security benefits end when you die, unless you have a qualifying beneficiary who would begin to receive survivorship ...

Eleven years ago, I divorced after 23 years of marriage. I had been a stay-at-home mother for more than 10 years and was ...

One of the recommended first steps after a death is to provide the deceased's Social Security number to the funeral director, as the funeral home is usually responsible for notifying the SSA of the ...

Later-in-life marriages can invite financial complications. Here's what couples should talk about when it comes to money, assets, benefits, insurance and more before tying the knot (again).

Marriage can have implications on Social Security benefits. While your disability or retirement benefits should remain ...

Increases come mainly from people who have experienced chronic homelessness for years. As they age, their demographic ...

Help Me Retire ‘I have health issues’: Will my spouse’s benefit get cut short if I die before I claim my Social Security benefits? ‘What happens if I die before the age of 70, say at age ...