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Social Security and Divorce: Clarifying the Rules
As if a divorce situation doesn’t create enough anxiety, enter the world of Social Security and its rules for retirement benefits and spousal benefits for former marriage partners. Qualifying for benefits depends on multiple factors, including who can file when, the duration of the marriage, remarriage of former partners, and so on. It can be a bit convoluted, as explained in a post by Kailey Hagen, CFP, on fool.com yesterday.
This post is a good summary, but if you have specific questions about your individual situation, know that the AMAC Foundation offers a free-to-the-public Social Security Advisory service standing ready to help with further clarification. Learn more about this service and how to access it here…
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