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

Dave Ramsey: Claiming Social Security At 62 Can Return More Than Waiting Until 70—If You Invest It All

Dave Ramsey: Claiming Social Security At 62 Can Return More Than Waiting Until 70—If You Invest It All

Financial Guru Dave Ramsey isn’t a fan of Social Security. He often describes the program as a “mathematical disaster” that “robbed” him of his own earned money for decades. US Social Security benefits help over 70 million people with monthly income, with the average check estimated to be $1,976 for all retired workers in January … 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