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

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

Dear Quentin, I am contemplating retiring at the end of the year. I’m married and will receive two monthly pension payments; ...

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 ...

What the bill does do is provide a temporary tax deduction of up to $6,000 for seniors aged 65 and older. The tax break is ...

In this case, applying at 62 is better than taking on costly debt. You may receive a smaller lifetime benefit, but the trade ...

If your loved one dies, Social Security will give you a one-time lump sum payment of $255 — an amount that’s remained the ...

If you claim early, in 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) temporarily withholds $1 of benefits for every $2 ...

As couples approach retirement age, Social Security benefits can raise plenty of questions — especially when there's a big gap in income between spouses. One Reddit user recently asked if his wife ...

The Moneyist ‘Today is my 61st birthday’: I have my ex-spouse’s Social Security benefits. Should I retire at 65 and travel? ‘When my former husband passes, I will qualify for widow’s ...

There is tension in the house. When I say anything, I am immediately wrong - unless my daughter wants something, and then she's sickly sweet. OK, I have a small pension of $1,500, Social Security of ...