Spousal and survivor benefits can greatly increase Social Security income. Knowing how to qualify and plan strategically can ...

If you've recently gotten remarried, retirement might not be the first thing on your mind. But it has an effect on what your ...

A little-known Social Security rule can boost payouts—especially with spousal or survivor benefits—offering a major income ...

Q. After almost 10 years of marriage, my divorce has been finalized, but unfortunately the marriage ended a few months prior ...

Is there any financial advantage, from a Social Security perspective, if I marry my girlfriend rather than remain single as a ...

Social Security benefits are a substantial source of income ... (though it's OK if your ex-spouse has remarried). Your previous marriage must have lasted for at least 10 years.

For those marrying later in life, like Maria from Suze Orman's Women & Money podcast, a big question is how marriage will impact their Social Security benefits. Here's what Suze Orman and the ...

In this scenario, the marriage requirement may also be waived. But what if you’re eligible for your own Social Security benefits? You may still qualify for an additional payout if your spousal ...

"When applying for spousal Social Security benefits, it is important to gather the necessary documentation, such as marriage certificates and Social Security numbers," Marcus Miller, certified ...

Generally, there are three situations in which you can get access to more Social Security benefits from your divorced spouse. Those scenarios are: Your marriage lasted 10 years or more.

Married, divorced, and widowed spouses could be entitled to extra money each month. What are spousal benefits? Spousal ...