10 top Social Security questions for divorced spouses
The phenomenon of gray divorce — the term for married couples who decide to split up in later life — has become a fixture of American culture and a challenge for the financial planning profession. The best-laid retirement plans for married couples seldom fare as well when divided in half. Consequently, knowing how Social Security rules apply to divorced spouses takes on increasing importance in an era when 25% of divorcing Americans are age 50 or older. Here are some of the top questions that I have received on the subject of Social Security benefits for divorced spouses.