You may end up with a higher-than-expected monthly benefit.

Nearly 41% of Americans are not aware of this special Social Security rule that applies to divorcees and could boost their ...

Divorcees are entitled to spousal benefits from Social Security. Read on to see what the rules entail, who's eligible, and ...

Say your ex-spouse is receiving $3,000 per month at full retirement age, providing you with a divorce benefit of $1,500 per month. If you remarry and your new partner is collecting $2,000 per month, ...

Divorced spouses may be able to claim Social Security benefits based on an ex-partner’s record, and the other person does not ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Divorce can be financially devastating, especially later in life. But if your marriage lasted at least 10 years, you could be ...

Social Security quietly implemented a rule change that may put thousands of dollars into the pockets of many retired divorcees and widows. The rule change mainly applies to widows and divorced spouses ...

Divorced individuals can claim Social Security benefits based on an ex-spouse's work record. To qualify, a couple must have ...

A 66-year-old woman divorced 12 years ago after a 14-year marriage has a Social Security benefit of about $1,200 a month at her full retirement age  (FRA) of 67. Her ex-husband, the higher earner, ...

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 ...

If you're among the roughly 43% of couples whose first marriage ended in divorce, you understand the challenges — emotionally and financially — of moving on. But did you know that it's possible your ...

Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.