The increased payments are tied to a recent Social Security rule change that could mean thousands more for widows and divorced spouses. Are you eligible?

The elimination of WEP and GPO under the Social Security Fairness Act is delivering major benefit increases and lump-sum payments to public workers.

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

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

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, ...

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, ...

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 ...

If you're going through a divorce, you're probably grappling with a lot of emotional and logistical concerns. You're trying to separate your assets and figure out what a new normal looks like for you.

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