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

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

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

The Social Security system serves as a crucial financial lifeline for numerous older Americans. One intriguing aspect of this ...

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

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 ...

There is no marriage penalty for couples who are each getting their own Social Security benefit.(aldomurillo / Getty Images) I frequently get questions from soon-to-be retirees who have heard ...

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.

(Another bill would end a marriage penalty for a smaller number of disabled adults who get Social Security benefits.) Bills to raise asset limits have stalled, partly because of cost. Social ...