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Even if a spouse didn't work or pay into Social Security, they are still entitled to collect up to 50% of the level that their spouse collects: here's how.

Inheriting a large sum of money often brings more tension to a marriage than financial relief.

If yuor spouse shows no interest in planning your retirement together, there's nothing stopping you from starting the process yourself.

It can be devastating to discover hidden debt if you're in your 50s, but there are steps you can take to protect your future and your retirement.

Everyone thinks that alimony automatically ends when an ex remarries. And usually that is the case...but the truth is that it’s not always that simple. Laws, court orders, and contract language can all play a role. Here’s why your obligation might not disappear even after your ex says “I do” again.

Your husband scoffed in 2013 when you bought Bitcoin, but now it's worth a fortune and your one-time skeptic husband wants to split the returns. How much are you entitled to keep for yourself?