Divorced? Your Ex Could Be Your Ticket to Larger Social Security Checks
The financial toll of divorce can be especially hard on seniors living on fixed incomes. Some qualify for Social Security benefits, but they may not get much if they only worked sporadically or earned little during their careers.
Fortunately, not all divorced people have to rely solely upon their own income history. Below, we'll take a closer look at how the government calculates Social Security benefits and why your ex might be your ticket to much bigger checks.
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