One of the toughest parts of divorce is deciding who gets what. Whether you have an IRA, pension or 401(k), it pays to ...

Say your ex-spouse is receiving $3,000 per month at full retirement age, providing you with a divorce benefit of $1,500 per ...

In most states, assets -- including retirement accounts -- built during marriage are considered "marital property" and can be ...

Social Security can go a long way in retirement, and if you're married, you could be entitled to extra cash each month in the form of spousal benefits. The average spouse of a retired worker collects ...

Gray divorce refers to the growing trend of couples aged 50 or older who decide to end their long-term marriages. These divorces often involve complex financial and emotional implications, ...

New analysis highlights how early retirement, divorce, and Social Security strategies intersect to shape long-term financial ...

Divorcing after age 50 can derail retirement plans, often forcing people to delay retirement, split already-limited savings, and take on new debt. Women tend to face greater financial challenges in ...

"Gray divorce" – divorcing near or after retirement – presents unique challenges, especially if a couple has created a retirement strategy together. This is according to the 2025 Annual Retirement ...

Starting an early retirement with a divorce is a nightmare scenario for many. Here are ways to cope and move forward, given such a tough hand. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement? SmartAsset's free ...

Divorce later in life doesn't just split assets — it can shatter retirement plans. As so-called gray divorce becomes more common, financial advisors are facing increasingly complex planning challenges ...

56% of married Americans say that a divorce would derail their financial retirement strategy 34% of divorced Americans say getting a divorce set their retirement plans back 44% of divorced Americans ...

Many retirees rely on Social Security for a significant portion of their income, and married couples may receive higher ...