If you're divorced, you may be wondering whether or not you can collect your ex's Social Security when they die. Here's ...

These rules could have a huge effect on how much money you get from Social Security.

Social Security benefits you’re probably missing Most Americans think of Social Security as a single monthly check at ...

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature ...

Dear Rusty: After 16 years of marriage, we were divorced. I have never remarried, but he has. When he starts collecting Social Security (he is 64 now and still working), is it true that I can claim ex ...

Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your retirement age to spousal benefits.

Losing a loved one is never easy and dealing with the financial situation afterwards can be overwhelming. For widows, ...

Dear Rusty: I am almost 57, divorced after a 14-year marriage. My former spouse is 15 years older than I and made significantly more money than me. I am required to retire from my job at age 60 but ...

Divorced individuals who were married for at least 10 years may qualify for Social Security through their ex-spouse.

Social Security spousal benefits can be a great boon for retirement planning among couples for whom one partner spent more ...

For married retirees, Social Security is more than just an individual benefit, it is a coordinated system that can significantly affect household income. While many couples focus ...