It's a move you might regret for a really long time.

If your own Social Security payment is relatively low, it might benefit you to look at spousal benefits or ex-spousal benefits, if you are divorced.

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

With much of a person's Social Security benefit depending on their earnings record, spousal benefits allow people with shorter or spotty work histories to still reap some benefits from the program. By ...

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?

There are groups of people who can claim Social Security benefits on another person’s work record, among them spouses, even ...

Divorced and concerned that your ex-spouse will claim spousal benefits? Keep reading to learn if you're safe.

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, ...

Spouses can receive up to 50% of their partner's benefit, but there are strict eligibility requirements. It's possible to collect both spousal and retirement benefits. If your marital status changes, ...

If you're married to someone who qualifies for Social Security retirement benefits, you should be eligible for a spousal benefit once you turn 62. These benefits are often far less than retirement ...

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

If a Social Security recipient passes away, their close relatives may qualify for benefits. Eligible survivors include a spouse, ex-spouses, minor children, disabled adult children, and dependent ...