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.

Losing a spouse can bring unexpected Social Security changes. Learn 11 eligibility factors and common pitfalls so you can ...

Social Security spousal benefits allow eligible partners to claim up to 50% of their spouse's Primary Insurance Amount, ...

Retirement can be challenging, even more so for stay-at-home parents who perform unpaid caregiving work while their spouses work outside the home. In August 2025, retired workers received an average ...

Claiming spousal benefits can be a great way to maximize a higher-earning spouse's earnings record.

Married couples may find that knowing these rules results in a higher benefit than expected.

Generally speaking, to qualify for Social Security benefits in retirement, you need to work and pay into the program. Social Security's primary source of funding is payroll taxes. By holding down a ...

How do survivor benefits work for divorced spouses? How to collect Social Security on a deceased ex-spouse Advisors’ role in helping clients claim survivor benefits Social Security rules allow a ...

Social Security rules have some changes in store for 2026, such as tax rules and cost-of-living adjustments. Here's what retirees need to know.