If your former spouse tries to prevent you from claiming their Social Security benefits out of spite, it can put you in a ...

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 ...

Social Security faces insolvency by the mid-2030s. Here's how potential reforms could reshape your retirement benefits.

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 ...

The Social Security Administration said nearly 90% of beneficiaries won’t pay taxes on benefits as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill. - . The Social Security Ad ...

The Windfall Elimination Provision reduced benefits for certain workers, but its repeal by the Social Security Fairness Act could change how you plan for retirement.

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 ...

Even if both you and your spouse worked, the lower earner of the two of you may be entitled to spousal benefits. Spousal ...

But I have a question: I expect that I will predecease my wife, after which she’ll be able to take my larger Social Security benefit. But what happens if I die before the age of 70, say at age 68?

We have someone who is over 70 and wondering if they can apply for Social Security survivor benefits after their ex-spouse passes away. The fact that the person is no longer married isn’t an issue.

To qualify, the marriage must have lasted at least 10 years, and your ex-spouse must be eligible for Social Security benefits. In addition, you must be currently unmarried (it's OK if your last ...