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.

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

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 ...

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Many people don't realize a deceased ex's Social Security can raise their check. Learn the 10-year rule, remarriage limits, and how survivor benefits work.

Claiming spousal benefits makes you eligible to receive up to 50% of your spouse's benefit. These benefits are reduced by a larger percentage than standard benefits if claimed before full retirement ...

When most couples think about Social Security, they focus on individual benefits earned through years of payroll taxes. But there’s another benefit many overlook: the spousal benefit. Spousal Social ...

Losing a spouse is emotionally devastating — and for many widows and widowers, it can also bring unexpected financial hardship. One key reason is the “widow’s tax penalty,” a little-known tax ...

Every couple of years, I like to cover a topic that confuses almost everyone. And that confusion comes at a time when they ...