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.

Divorce rarely comes with financial upside. Most of the time, it means untangling finances, changing routines, and reworking long-term plans. But there is one narrow, often overlooked area where being ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A new bill could boost Social Security benefits for widowed and surviving divorced spouses. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Surviving Income Fair Treatment (SWIFT) Act in ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article explains the many Social Security benefits ...

If you're married and either you or your spouse earns significantly more than the other, you may find it beneficial for the ...

One benefit of being married in retirement is potentially getting to collect two Social Security checks instead of just one each month. That takes some pressure off your joint savings and gives you ...