When thinking about retirement income, Social Security plays a key role for many Americans. For those who are divorced — or considering divorce — questions often come up about whether splitting from a ...

Remarriage may affect your Social Security benefits. If your prior marriage ended because your spouse died, and you remarry ...

Millions of married and divorced Americans are eligible for Social Security spousal benefits — but most never claim them. Here's how to know if you qualify, plus tips for timing your claim ...

Married and divorced spouses can sometimes be entitled to extra Social Security benefits. There are some strict requirements to qualify for this type of Social Security. In some cases, you may lose ...

In addition to retirement benefits, some retirees can collect spousal, divorce, or survivors benefits. Some retirees could earn hundreds of dollars more per month with this type of Social Security.

The American Psychological Association recently estimated that 41% of first marriages in the United States will end in divorce in 2025. Going through a divorce can be one of the most challenging ...