Both spouses can receive Social Security based on their individual earnings records and at what age they claim benefits ...

This is one area where you and your ex could remain intertwined long after the divorce is finalized.

'I am 55 and my former spouse is 67' "My ex-spouse has never remarried. I believe he could collect on my Social Security. Is that correct?" (Photo subjects are models.) Dear Help Me Retire, Both my ...

The primary requirement to receive spousal benefits is that you must be married to someone eligible for either retirement or disability benefits. You generally must be at least 62 years old to file ...

Eligibility for spousal Social Security benefits is based on several factors, including your age and how long you've been married. Some requirements for spousal benefits have exceptions. Divorced ...

Dear Rusty: After 16 years of marriage, we were divorced. I have never remarried, but he has. When he starts collecting Social Security (he is 64 now and still working), is it true that I can claim ex ...

Spousal benefits are available to current spouses and some ex-spouses of qualifying workers. Claiming early can reduce your spousal benefit by up to 35%. You'll only get a spousal benefit if it's ...

Social Security claiming is not one-size-fits-all. Learn how couples, cash flow, health, and survivor benefits determine the ...

You can receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount by claiming spousal benefits. You must be at least 62 ...

Social Security spousal benefits can be worth up to 50% of your spouse's benefit at their full retirement age. You can grow your own benefits by delaying your claim, but you can't grow a spousal ...