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

Millions of couples can use spousal benefits to boost their budgets in retirement.

I’ve been saving up some questions I’ve received from divorced women about potential benefits they might be due from their exes’ Social Security: Q: I was married to my husband for 35 years before he ...

Millions of married and divorced Americans are eligible for Social Security spousal benefits — but most never claim them.

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 ...

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 ...

'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 ...

When planning for retirement, Social Security isn’t just another item on your financial checklist. For women especially, it’s ...