Benefits for divorced spouses
A Reminder for Widow(ers) and Divorced Spouses in the Wake of HR 82
Last year’s passage of HR 82 (the so-called “Social Security Fairness Act of 2023“) changed the landscape for millions of current and future beneficiaries, with some of the changes affecting surviving spouses and divorcees. A recent post by NJ.com Trending…
Understanding Social Security’s Marital Benefits–An Important Element of Retirement Planning
Social Security can be a complex area, with its thousands of rules, regulations, and options that should be understood to make the best claiming decision for each individual’s situation. While there is the immediate option of spousal benefits and the…
Marital Status and Its Affect on Your Social Security Benefits
For those beginning to explore the Social Security benefits that will be available when they elect to claim, the issue of marital status becomes a pretty important factor. For example, benefits for a spouse may be available if the spouse’s…