Most people think of retirement benefits when they hear the words Social Security. And, of course, Social Security does ...

When thinking about retirement income, Social Security plays a key role for many Americans. For those who are divorced — or ...

Dear Help Me Retire, I have a question about collecting survivor benefits. My ex-spouse of 20 years recently passed away in ...

Divorce can be financially devastating, especially later in life. But if your marriage lasted at least 10 years, you could be eligible to collect Social Security benefits based on your ex’s work ...

The rules and purpose of Social Security, or Old Age, Survivors and Disability (OASDI) benefits are generally simple. This program from the US government is managed by the Social Security ...

Divorce is rarely a straightforward experience. There's bound to be a flurry of emotions. In addition, there are practical issues to work through, like how marital belongings will be divided and where ...

Question: As a divorced woman, am I entitled to my ex-husband’s Social Security benefits? I was married for 14 years and would like to know how this works. — Happily Divorced Answer: Yes, you may very ...