Social Security can go a long way in retirement, and if you're married, you could be entitled to extra cash each month in the ...

Even if you’re divorced, you might still be able to qualify for a spousal benefit. Social Security is best known for providing retirement income to tens of millions of retired workers ...

Editor’s note: This is part one of an ongoing series throughout this year focused on helping older adults navigate the financial difficulties of gray divorce. See below for links to the articles ...

If the spouse claiming spousal benefits earned their own Social Security benefits, they may receive the higher of the two amounts, not both. Divorced spouses may also be eligible for spousal ...

If a financially well-off individual had multiple ex-spouses, could it happen that the multiple ex-spouses could each be ...

You could be eligible for claiming spousal Social Security benefits based on your former spouse's work record even if you're divorced. The catch is that you must have been married for at least 10 ...

On January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law, marking a major reform for public sector workers, ...

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 ...

The maximum Social Security benefit for someone reaching full ... Even if you're divorced, you can still qualify In many cases, divorced spouses can collect a benefit on their ex-spouse's work ...

The average spouse of a retired worker collects around $909 per month in benefits, according to November 2024 data from the Social Security Administration. But what happens if you divorce after ...