Many divorced individuals wonder if they can still access Social Security benefits based on their ex-spouse's work history. The good news is that it is indeed possible, provided certain conditions are ...

If you are divorced, you may be eligible to collect Social Security benefits based on the earnings of your ex-spouse. Whether you can or not depends on a number of factors, including how long you were ...

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If you’re thinking hard about your Social Security claiming strategy, there may be one aspect you’ve overlooked. If you’re divorced, you may be able to receive Social Security benefits based on your ...

Being a military spouse can be rewarding and challenging — from marrying that special someone who’s dedicated to their country to challenges including deployments and frequent relocations. Fortunately ...

When thinking about retirement income, Social Security plays a key role for many Americans. For those who are divorced — or considering divorce — questions often come up about whether splitting from a ...

Divorce can be financially devastating, especially later in life. But if your marriage lasted at least 10 years, you could be eligible to collect Social Security benefits based on your ex’s work ...