If you’re married, you can get a Social Security retirement benefit based on your spouse’s work record. This applies if your own calculated benefit is relatively low, or you don’t qualify for Social ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. If you’re contemplating early retirement before Medicare ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. Without the right protection in place, even the most well-crafted retirement ...

There are eligibility requirements that determine whether spouses or ex-spouses qualify for spousal benefits. The Social Security Administration automatically gives you the larger of your own ...

Retirement is the perfect time to simplify your life — and that includes your insurance. But knowing which policies to keep, drop or tweak isn’t always obvious. Some coverage becomes less necessary ...

Employee health coverage remains a top priority for employers this year, with 88% of the nearly 4,000 HR professionals who responded to SHRM’s benefits survey rating health benefits extremely or very ...