Divorced spouses can claim up to 50% of an ex's Social Security benefits. Learn more about the requirements for age, marriage duration, divorce period, and filing tips.

Don't unnecessarily delay or reduce your Social Security benefits because you don't know all the rules and requirements.

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For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

Your spousal benefit is worth up to one-half of the benefit your spouse or ex qualifies for at their FRA. You'll get this amount if you sign up at your FRA. You can claim earlier, but you'll face ...

The Social Security Administration has added 13 new diseases and conditions to its list of disabilities, which earn those suffering serious medical issues a faster benefits application process. Those ...

Waiting until age 70 to collect Social Security benefits provides the highest possible monthly payments as this is when delayed retirement credits stop accumulating. But does this strategy suit ...

The Social Security Administration has added 13 new diseases and conditions to its list of disabilities, which earn those suffering serious medical issues a faster benefits application process. Those ...

The first round of December's disability payments will be dispersed Wednesday. Use your birthday to see when you'll get your check.

Nataliya Khomyak quit her 16-year job so her medical expenses would be covered.Khomyak, 41, of Glendale, was a lecturer in ...