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 ...

Many divorced boomers may be missing Social Security benefits tied to an ex-spouse's record. Here's how eligibility, timing, and the survivor rules work.

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 ...

Gray divorce can derail retirement plans through asset splits, higher costs, and tax changes. Here's what retirees need to consider in this new scenario.

Married and divorced spouses can sometimes be entitled to extra Social Security benefits. There are some strict requirements to qualify for this type of Social Security. In some cases, you may lose ...

My husband is 58 - six years older than me. He worked out of the house for a few years when he was young, but not enough to earn the required credits to be eligible for Social Security. He was a ...

The divorce rate for couples over the age of 50 has skyrocketed in recent years, doubling since 1990. “Grey divorces” now ...