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.

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 ...

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 ...

Divorce is rarely a straightforward experience. There's bound to be a flurry of emotions. In addition, there are practical issues to work through, like how marital belongings will be divided and where ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

Dear Liz: I was married for 33 years and divorced 4 years ago. We have reconciled and are now back living together as a couple, but have not remarried. I’m 68, and my former spouse is 63. Neither of ...

If your marriage ended last year, claiming mortgage interest on your tax return may be a little more complicated this year.