Divorced spouses can claim up to 50% of an ex's Social Security benefits. Learn more about the requirements for age, marriage duration, divorce period, and filing tips.

When a spouse passes away, understanding the Social Security rules regarding survivor and personal benefits becomes essential. A fundamental rule is that you cannot claim both your own retirement ...

If your wife is eligible to collect a spousal benefit, whether or not it is paid automatically can depend on when each of you claims benefits. If your wife claims benefits on her own employment ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. When you collect Social Security, you’re entitled to a ...

Most retired workers claim Social Security at 62, the age at which their payout is smallest, but many people come to regret the decision. Workers born in 1960 or later can increase their retirement ...

The rules around Spousal Social Security benefits have several nuances, but some policies are crystal clear. One is that a spouse must specifically request to begin receiving spousal benefits. That is ...

'My ex-husband passed away four years ago. We were married for 20 years.' "Is there any way I can claim some of his benefits other than the death benefits?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

About half of retirees claim at one of these three ages. One of the biggest decisions you'll make in retirement is when to claim Social Security. Claiming early gives you more years to collect a ...

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