Question: I saw your PBS Newshour interview about spousal benefits. I earn less than my spouse, and I turned 66 in August. My spouse turned 66 earlier this month. Are we better off ...

An overhaul of the U.S. military’s retirement system is gaining momentum and seems likely to eventually clear the House and Senate. The details of the overhaul can be read here; ...

Question: I am 52, my husband is 60, and we both collect Social Security disability insurance. If we get divorced, can I collect money from his disability? Answer: If you have been ...

A new analysis from the Chicago Sun-Times and the Better Government Association reveals that some retired Illinois public workers earn hefty pensions – but most don’t. And when ...

Question: I am 58 years old. I was married in 1977, but my husband unfortunately was an alcoholic and decided he wanted to drink more than be married, so I left him and fended for ...

Question: My son is 19 and a senior in high school. They say he can no longer receive benefits from his deceased dad because he turned 19 in November. He needs that check until May ...

Question: Why can’t a spouse cancel spousal benefits after his wife suspends her retirement benefit? I decided to wait until I retired and was told my husband could cancel his spousal ...

In January, a government panel made a series of recommendations for overhauling the U.S. military retirement system, including a shift from a defined-benefit system to a 401(k)-style ...

Question: If my spouse collects a certain amount of Social Security and he passes away, how much of it would the spouse receive even if she is on Social Security? Answer: If your husband ...

The Pennsylvania Senate this week is likely to pass a major pension overhaul, which would funnel new hires into a 401(k)-style plan and raise contributions for many current workers. The ...