The short answer is no. If an ex-spouse (or two or three ex-spouses) claim Social Security spousal benefits based on your ...

The weather is warming up, and I’ll admit that both my spouse and I packed on a few extra pounds over the winter. The ...

Your choice of when to claim Social Security may feel like a very personal decision. After all, many people need Social ...

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

Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.

When one spouse dies, the household income drops sharply. For many couples, a third or more of monthly income disappears ...

At 61, with a combined income of $4.5 million and a partner still earning $380,000 a year as a consulting firm partner, this ...

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, ...

Business owners who take on a spouse as an employee has its advantages, but clients should also be aware how such a move impacts taxes, advisors say. “Hiring a spouse can unlock tax benefits, but only ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Many people have heard that the “portability” rule essentially doubles ...

Marriage is supposed to be “until death do us part,” but after one spouse dies, is it possible for a court to declare a marriage invalid (annulled)? It can happen, as a Nebraska widower recently ...