Many retirees miss out on valuable Social Security spousal and survivor benefits. Learn the rules to see if you qualify for ...

Planning for retirement involves tough conversations. Learn how Social Security survivor benefits work and the strategies ...

Depending on the circumstances, your ex-spouse could claim benefits. That claim will in no way subtract from your benefits.

A small Social Security decision can have lasting effects on your spouse’s finances. Many couples don’t realize it until it’s ...

Your Social Security benefits won't cover all your expenses in retirement, but understanding how the program works and what ...

Sometimes business owners want to bring their spouses on as employees at their companies. And for good reason: Such hires come with tax advantages. But these arrangements must be structured correctly, ...

At 67, you’re sitting on $3.1 million, one spouse who loves going to work, and one ready to trade the office for a boarding ...

The SECURE Act has upended estate planning for retirement benefits by replacing the popular and tax-saving "life expectancy payout method" with the much more stringent "10-year rule" for most ...

Sue Hoppin, president of the National Military Spouse Network, speaks at an employment summit in 2018. (Trish Alegre-Smith/NMSN) [Editor’s Note: This story has been changed to reflect the for-profit ...