Divorce doesn't always sever financial ties, especially when it comes to Social Security. If you're nearing retirement and ...

When a spouse dies, the emotional shock often collides with an immediate financial question: what happens to the Social Security income that helped pay the bills. Survivor rules are technical, but ...

'We were divorced for about one year before the accident' "We were divorced for about one year before the accident." (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me Retire, I have a question about collecting ...

I am almost 57, divorced after a 14-year marriage. My former spouse is 15 years older than I and made significantly more ...

Unfortunately, there are no DRCs for spousal benefits. Once you reach your full retirement age, whatever your monthly benefit ...

Learn how to safeguard your retirement assets during divorce by understanding asset division rules and pension payouts. Plan ahead to protect your financial future.

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

Even after you're divorced, you and your former spouse might need to negotiate spousal and child support, the equitable division of assets, and the division of retirement funds, especially as you ...

I have a question about collecting survivor benefits. My ex-spouse of 20 years recently passed away in an accident. We were divorced for about one year before the accident. I think I am able to start ...