I was married for 27 years to my first husband before divorcing. I married someone else from 2002 to 2005 and divorced. I ...

As couples approach retirement age, Social Security benefits can raise plenty of questions — especially when there's a big ...

From smart claiming strategies for couples to tips on maximizing your monthly check, we have advice that can help you.

What should I do? A: You should march right back into that Social Security office and insist on filing a claim for widow’s benefits. The 10-year duration-of-marriage rule applies only to divorced ...

If you think you are eligible for Social Security benefits, you have every right to file a claim for those benefits. This is a message I’ve delivered before in this ...

Claiming benefits at age 62 means a permanent 30% reduction in monthly payments. In two short years, the oldest members of ...

Want to maximize Social Security benefits? Here’s how delaying, spousal strategies, and earnings history can help increase ...

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If you're divorced and ready to make some important retirement moves, see if you're eligible for Social Security benefits on your ex-spouse's record. If so, file for Social Security benefits online or ...

Many older people end up relying heavily on Social Security for income once they end their careers. And while the program is ...