Married Woman Wants To Claim Benefits From Ex-husband’s Social Security, But Afraid It’ll Blow His ‘Short Fuse’

Married Woman Wants To Claim Benefits From Ex-husband’s Social Security, But Afraid It’ll Blow His ‘Short Fuse’

Photos for illustration purposes only Skullman/Pixabay.com A woman ended her marriage with her wealthy husband of three decades and is exploring avenues to claim some of his Social Security benefits. In a MarketWatch post, she explained how she raised the children, supported her ex-husband’s career goals, and missed decades of work that has severely impacted … Read more

72 Million Americans Receive Social Security Benefits, But Here Are Five Ways You Can Lose Them

72 Million Americans Receive Social Security Benefits, But Here Are Five Ways You Can Lose Them

Nearly 72 million Americans rely on Social Security benefits to help cover essential expenses in retirement, but few realize how easily those payments can be reduced—or even stopped entirely. From simple mistakes to complex legal issues, the safety net that so many depend on isn’t as secure as it might seem. While most eligible Americans … Read more

Switch carriers? How? Ottawa gives mixed messages over rising mobile prices

Switch carriers? How? Ottawa gives mixed messages over rising mobile prices

Even as the minister responsible admitted there aren’t enough competitive options for mobile service in Canada, another federal official said consumers can and should search for other service providers when faced with price increases. That message — from Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada — came just hours after the Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Canadians “still pay too much … Read more