Social Security is one of the most successful social programs in U.S. history, lifting millions of retirees out of poverty. But for lifelong single, divorced and prematurely widowed women, their ...

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 form of spousal benefits. The average spouse of a retired worker collects ...

In truth, most families, like mine, with shoestring budgets are simply unable to do this. We never know what the future holds — whether it’s a happy marriage, a divorce or a life-threatening illness — ...

How do survivor benefits work for divorced spouses? How to collect Social Security on a deceased ex-spouse Advisors’ role in helping clients claim survivor benefits Social Security rules allow a ...

If you're married or divorced, you could be entitled to spousal benefits in addition to any retirement benefits based on your own work record. But if your marital status changes in retirement, it ...

Social Security allows a lower-earning spouse to claim benefits on a higher-earning spouse's work record. Spousal benefits are still available after a marriage lasting at least 10 years. If you're ...

My husband is eight years older than I am. He is still working, but he is also claiming Social Security. I will be able to retire in about two years from now, at age 65. Is it true that there is a ...

If you check those three boxes, you're eligible to receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount (PIA), which ...

When you lose a spouse, whether that be through death or divorce, Social Security can replace much of the income you counted on. In fact, survivor benefits account for about 8.3% of all Social ...